Psalm 147:15 He sends forth his commandment on earth: his word runs very swiftly. : — A word is the expression of the mind, the manifestation of the man. "peak," said the old philosopher, "that I may see thee." More of a man is seen in his words than in anything else belonging to him. You may look into his face and be mistaken; you may visit his house and not discern him; you may scan his business and misunderstand him; but if you hear his daily conversation you shall soon know him. And this is so with the Lord our God. If you wish to know God you must know His Word. That Word takes several forms. At first it came forth as a fiat: "Let it be," and it was. Then as a command, giving statutes to men. Then as teaching, promise, threatening. But chief of all is the Word, of whom it is said, "In the beginning was the Word." Now, by that Word God most of all speaks out His heart. But to all forms of God's Word the truth of the text applies. I. THE LESSONS IT TEACHES. 1. That the Divine Word still works. All things continue by virtue of it. Else had they long since ceased to be. 2. And with the same degree of force His Word "runneth," that is to say, it keeps its ancient pace. 3. But silently. 4. Effectually. Nought can set it aside. 5. And all this in the realm of grace as well as nature. II. SOME PARTICULAR INSTANCES OF IT. Creation; providence; mercy. But especially is this seen in Christ, the eternal Word. How diligent He was. See this truth, again, in the matters of grace. Conviction of sin; regeneration; justification. And so the individual heart can be speedily revived and quickened, and Churches likewise. III. WHAT SHOULD WE LEARN FROM ALL THIS? 1. The seeking sinner can be saved now. 2. The Word can overtake those who run away from it. Sheep never run so fast after the shepherd as away from him. 3. The Lord can at once give us light and peace. "I have a great trouble," say you; "and if I do not get help by Monday night I do not know what will become of me." Well, God can deliver you by Monday night, for His Word runneth very swiftly. He can cause your dry rod to bud and blossom and bear fruit in an hour. ( C. H. Spurgeon.) Parallel Verses KJV: He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.WEB: He sends out his commandment to the earth. His word runs very swiftly. |
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