Homilist Isaiah 32:20 Blessed are you that sow beside all waters, that send forth thither the feet of the ox and the donkey. I. It is a SOWING WORK. Of all mere human works, this is — 1. The most Divine. The seed, the soil, are all of God. 2. The most righteous. Statesmen, merchants, warriors, may question the rectitude of their work, but the agriculturist has no reason to doubt. 3. The most useful. The farmer feeds the world. 4. The most believing. The man who commits the precious grain to the earth has strong faith in the laws of nature. II. It is a BLESSED WORK. "Blessed is he." 1. He is blessed by the gratitude of society. All are indebted to his services. 2. He is blessed with the approval of his own conscience. He feels that in sowing he is doing his duty. 3. He is blessed by the smiles of his God. III. It is an UNRESTRICTED WORK. "All waters." The meaning is, all well-watered places. The word "beside" would be better translated "upon." Scatter seed upon all suitable spots. The evangel has unlimited scope for his operations. His field of labour is the world, and he is commanded to be instant in season and out of season. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: Blessed are ye that sow beside all waters, that send forth thither the feet of the ox and the ass.WEB: Blessed are you who sow beside all waters, who send out the feet of the ox and the donkey. |
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