Psalm 121:4 Behold, he that keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. I. THE LORD KEEPS ISRAEL — 1. As a shepherd keeps his sheep — by feeding them, by supplying all their needs, and also by guarding them from all their adversaries. He keeps the flock with vigilance so that it is not diminished either by the ravaging of the wolf or by the straying of the sheep. 2. As a king keeps his jewels. God hides His people in the casket of His power, and protects them with all His wisdom and strength. 3. As a governor keeps the city committed to his charge. II. HE SHALL NEITHER SLUMBER NOR SLEEP. 1. Think of God's eyes as never wearying of His people. Infinite patience! 2. God is never forgetful of His people for a single moment. 3. God is always ready to show Himself strong on behalf of those who trust Him. 4. God is never asleep in the sense that He ceases to consider us. You and I, in thinking of one thing, often forget another; but it is not so with God. He is so great that His centre is everywhere, and His circumference is nowhere; and you, dear brother or sister, may be the very centre of God's thoughts, and so may I; and all His redeemed may at the same moment have His thoughts fixed upon each one of them. ( C. H. Spurgeon.) Parallel Verses KJV: Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.WEB: Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. |
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