Christian Observer Psalm 4:6 There be many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift you up the light of your countenance on us. Various as are the tastes and pursuits of mankind, all are pursuing one object — to be happy. But what is true happiness, and where is it to be found? There are two classes of mankind. I. THE CLASS MENTIONED IN THE TEXT. 1. They are numerous. Not confined to persons of any particular age or station. 2. The nature of this restless inquiry is shown in the question itself. The question is thrown out to the whole world, to the good and the bad, to the wise and the ignorant, that each may answer it as he sees fit. How various and inconsistent are the answers made! 3. Not only are persons thus restlessly inquiring, but their expectations of finding satisfaction in it are constantly disappointed. They are perpetually trying new experiments, but always with the same result. II. CAN ANY SATISFYING GOOD BE FOUND? Our text furnishes the answer. God's favour, the light of His countenance, His presence, His protection, these are satisfying good. God is indeed the source of all good. Then why do not all men seek happiness in God? The temptations to make the world our portion are ever at hand, and press upon us; they appeal to our senses and appetites; they present themselves according to our ages and circumstances in life, in the various forms of profit, pleasure, or worldly distinction, and exhibit innumerable allurements adapted to every taste. Mankind, having forsaken God, find a painful void which the manifestations of His favour alone can fill. (Christian Observer.) Parallel Verses KJV: There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.WEB: Many say, "Who will show us any good?" Yahweh, let the light of your face shine on us. |
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