Psalm 37:7-11 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not yourself because of him who prospers in his way… I. THE CONFIDENT REPOSE. Rest in the Lord. Let us do so — 1. In His all-sufficiency for reasonable and sufficient supplies. 2. In His wisdom for counsel and guidance. 3. In His power for protection. 4. In His truth and faithfulness for the fulfilment of His promises. 5. In His gracious love for all. II. THE PRAYERFUL ENDURANCE AND EXPECTATION. 1. "Wait patiently for" the Lord, for this is the only way of keeping our minds calm. 2. For His arrangements concerning our afflictions. (R. M. Wilcox.) Parallel Verses KJV: Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. |
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