Edward BurbidgeThe Kingdom of Heaven; What is it? The parallelism between these two clauses is even stronger in the original than in our Version, for whilst the two words which designate the 'Rock' are not identical, their meaning is identical, and the difference, Having thus taken to the best resource by trusting in Jehovah, and having made the grandest claim possible by saying, "Thou art my God", the Psalmist now stays himself upon a grand old doctrine, one of the most wonderful that was ever revealed to men. A SEASONABLE EXHORTATION. Connection of this chapter with the preceding. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. The, Be Thou to me a strong Rock, an house of defence to save me. This doctrine obscured by the Schoolmen, who make God the object of faith, without referring to Christ. He prays in his calamity19. Of Faith. [2431] and of Lazarus. Example from the history of Job. where shall I flee to be safe from their shock? He sings, "My times are in thy hand." It is not so easy to love God as most imagine. "Where have ye laid him?" 24 Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD. But heretics, On Psalm xxxi. 1. --PSALM xxxi. A CHEERING PROMISE. We say and do things in panic which we disown in calmer hours. We must understand Paul of a spiritual life. 19. 3. That what we are to speak to for the clearing and improving this noble piece of truth, that Christ is the Truth, may be the more clearly understood and edifying, we shall first take notice of some generals, and then show particularly how or in what respects Christ is called the Truth; and finally speak to some cases wherein we are to make use of Christ as the Truth. When my heart is all sorrow, and trials aggrieve me, To whom can I safely my secrets unlock? The first part of this verse is consecrated for ever by our Lord's use of it on the Cross. (Read Psalm 31:19-24) Instead of yielding to impatience or despondency under our troubles, we should turn our thoughts to the goodness of the Lord towards those who fear and trust in Him. "The Saints on earth, and those above, But one communion make; Joined to their Lord in bonds of love, All of His grace partake." In like manner, his being cast into the sea and swallowed by the great fish, is a poetic reproduction, for homiletical purposes, of Israel's sufferings at the hands of the heathen whom it had failed to warn. I would not have the restless will That hurries to and fro, Seeking for some great Miss A. L. WaringHymns and MeditationsHis Journey to South Russia. Isaiah 35:3,4 Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees, Luke 22:31,32 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: . The works of God distinguished from the works of Satan and wicked men. No medicine like the blood of Christ; and in the text, For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.' The Schoolmen refuted by various passages. He desired to know nothing but Christ, and him crucified. [2431] and of Lazarus. Save 15% on BibleGateway+ with code SPRINGSTUDY15. Beside all that, God the Holy Spirit has a secret way of strengthening the courage of God's people, which none of us can explain. For to me to live is Christ. Christ ought not to be served by feather-bed soldiers.IV. ).PeopleDavid, PsalmistPlacesJerusalemTopicsCourage, David, Fear, Heart, Hope, Maschil, Psalm, Strengthen, Strengtheneth, Strong, Wait, WaitingOutline1. The call which John Yeardley had received to visit the German colonies in South Russia, and which had lain for a long time dormant, now revived. 1. For those who deplore sins of deed are to be admonished that perfected lamentations should wash out consummated evils, lest they be bound by a greater debt of perpetrated deed than they pay in tears of satisfaction for it. 'I trusted Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureHid in Light'Thou shall hide them in the secret of Thy presence from the pride of man; Thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.' And He did on this account feign that He knew not, that He might signify somewhat else by that His seeming ignorance: and since this St. of They fear God, "My times are in Thy hand." What an honour to that old saint that Jesus Christ, dying, should find nothing that more fully corresponded to His inmost heart at that moment than the utterance of the Psalmist long ago! In this most of all Thou hast showed me the sweetness of Thy charity, Thomas A KempisImitation of ChristAn Exhortation to Love God1. The parallelism between these two clauses is even stronger in the original than in our Version, for whilst the two words which designate the 'Rock' are not identical, their meaning is identical, and the difference Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy Scripture"My Times are in Thy Hand"Having thus taken to the best resource by trusting in Jehovah, and having made the grandest claim possible by saying, "Thou art my God", the Psalmist now stays himself upon a grand old doctrine, one of the most wonderful that was ever revealed to men. The affection of love is natural, but the grace is not. Makers And Monsters. It destroys faith, which consists in a knowledge of the divine will. Nay, you shall be more happy that everything should cross you than that everything should please you, if it be God's sweet will. This to him was a most cheering fact: he had no fear as to his circumstances, since all things were in the divine hand. Differently to be admonished are those who deplore sins of deed, and those who deplore sins of thought. John CalvinThe Institutes of the Christian ReligionCovenanting Confers Obligation. I would not have the restless will That hurries to and fro, Seeking for some great Miss A. L. WaringHymns and MeditationsHis Journey to South Russia. God alone can do this.1. THE question as to the Rabbinic views in regard to the binding character of the Law, and its imposition on the Gentiles, in Messianic times, although, strictly speaking, not forming part of this history, is of such vital importance in connection with recent controversies as to demand special consideration. Oh, I would rather that you should be stung into courage by excessive pain than that you should be healed into cowardice! Phil 1:1I. 1. If you want to get out of diffidence, and timidity, and despondency, you must rouse yourselves up. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Therefore, if the minister is without the true faith, the sacrament is invalid. Men are by nature haters of God (Rom. Nay, you shall be more happy that everything should cross you than that everything should please you, if it be God's sweet will. "Where have ye laid him?" Whate'er events betide, Thy will they all perform: Safe in Thy breast my head I hide, Nor fear the coming storm. On Psalm xxxi. Have you never felt it? "He shall strengthen your heart." There are walls which no mortal hands built to surround me, A Refuge Eternal,--'Tis JESUS MY ROCK! Save verses, read offline, watch teaching clips, and more! You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Question answered in respect to the devil. Objection 2: Further, if a minister of the Church has not the true faith, it seems that he is a heretic. Let me earnestly persuade all who bear the name of Christians to become lovers of God. 1. You must not be so; in the name of God, you are commanded in the text to "be of good courage."2. ", 1. 1. --PSALM xxxi. For, as stated above [4401](A[8]), the intention of the minister is necessary for the validity of a sacrament. -- Psalm 31:15 Father, I know that all my life Is portioned out for me, And the changes that are sure to come, I do not fear to see; But I ask Thee for a present mind Intent on pleasing Thee. where shall I flee to be safe from their shock? Your hat may be battered, your shawl may be shabby, your coat may be an everyday one, but come up bravely to the house of God, and fear nobody. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. Ii. Psalms 31. Sometimes by gracious providences.2. "Today, if ye will hear His voice," etc. HippolytusThe Extant Works and Fragments of Hippolytus, My Spirit on Thy Care[861]Emmaus: [862]St. Michael: Louis Bourgeois, 1551; Arr. 2, 3 (R.V.). Because, with the outward extension of the Church, its influence upon the inner man needs always to be considered. You may have gone to your bed, sick at heart, "weary, and worn, and sad," and you wake in the morning ready for anything. It is not alone, "Be of good courage"; there is an "and" with it: "and he shall strengthen your heart." This supposeth what our case by nature is, and what we are all John Brown (of Wamphray)Christ The Way, The Truth, and The LifeJesus, My Rock. What has He ever done that you should doubt Him? You feel a sudden strengthening of your spirit, so that you are perfectly resigned, satisfied, prepared, and ready. Christ ought not to be served by feather-bed soldiers.IV. It is founded on the Lord Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection and intercession. 6. and answered the inarticulate cry of the heart. For those who deplore sins of deed are to be admonished that perfected lamentations should wash out consummated evils, lest they be bound by a greater debt of perpetrated deed than they pay in tears of satisfaction for it. I Cor 2:2. Justification in the active sense (iustificatio, {GREEK SMALL LETTER DELTA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER KAPPA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER ALPHA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA WITH OXIA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER OMEGA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER SIGMA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER FINAL SIGMA}) is defined by the Tridentine Council as "a translation from that state wherein man is born a child of the first Adam, to the state of grace and of the adoption of the sons of God through the second Adam, That what we are to speak to for the clearing and improving this noble piece of truth, that Christ is the Truth, may be the more clearly understood and edifying, we shall first take notice of some generals, and then show particularly how or in what respects Christ is called the Truth; and finally speak to some cases wherein we are to make use of Christ as the Truth. You feel a sudden strengthening of your spirit, so that you are perfectly resigned, satisfied, prepared, and ready. Many things are and will continue to be implicitly John CalvinThe Institutes of the Christian ReligionLinksPsalm 31:24 NIVPsalm 31:24 NLTPsalm 31:24 ESVPsalm 31:24 NASBPsalm 31:24 KJVPsalm 31:24 Bible AppsPsalm 31:24 ParallelPsalm 31:24 Biblia ParalelaPsalm 31:24 Chinese BiblePsalm 31:24 French BiblePsalm 31:24 German BiblePsalm 31:24 CommentariesBible Hub, (3)It pleads many excuses.III. 2. 4 Pull me out of the net that has been set for me, for you are my refuge! Courageous - Being Daughters rooted in Grace. What to those who serve Thee with their whole heart? Do not sit still, and rub your eyes, and say, "I cannot help it, I must always be dull like this." "He shall strengthen your heart." It destroys faith, which consists in a knowledge of the divine will. For it is written, He hath given us drink in tears by measure (Ps. The necessity of the doctrine of faith. They fear God, Thomas WatsonA Divine CordialFather, I Know that all My Life"My times are in Thy hand." An exhortation. The affection of love is natural, but the grace is not. For to me to live is Christ, i.e.' (1)At the present time, I believe that it restricts enterprise. A brief recapitulation of the leading points of the whole discussion. "He shall strengthen your heart." Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. The Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureBe for Thou Art'Be Thou to me a strong Rock, an house of defence to save me. 20. All rights reserved. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. 2. 3-5 You're my cave to hide in, Other Translations of Psalm 31:24 New International Version. 2. There are other analogous expressions in Scripture, setting forth, under various metaphors, God's protection of them that love Him. The admonition was timely and effectual. (2)It endangers the success of the best workers. The Targum is, "who hope for", or "trust in the word of the Lord"; the essential Word, the promised Messiah. For to me to live is Christ. I ask Thee for a thoughtful love, Through constant watching wise, To meet the glad with joyful smiles, And to wipe the weeping eyes; And a heart at leisure from itself, To soothe and sympathize. For those who deplore sins of deed are to be admonished that perfected lamentations should wash out consummated evils, lest they be bound by a greater debt of perpetrated deed than they pay in tears of satisfaction for it. Question answered in respect to the devil. Have you never felt it? Connection of this chapter with the preceding. Dont give up. --PSALM xxxi. William Crotch, 1836 Psalm 31 Henry F. Lyte, 1834 My spirit on Thy care, Blest Savior, I recline; Thou wilt not leave me to despair, For Thou art love divine. Version. Paul was a great admirer of Christ. Such are those where, concerning the woman which had an issue of blood, He said, "Who touched Me?" 8. The works of God distinguished from the works of Satan and wicked men. I would not have the restless will That hurries to and fro, Seeking for some great Miss A. L. WaringHymns and MeditationsHis Journey to South Russia. Phil 1:1I. Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Psalms 31:24. Must I always go on sinning?" Be strong. 24.) i. As it has been shown that all duty, and that alone, ought to be vowed to God in covenant, it is manifest that what is lawfully engaged to in swearing by the name of God is enjoined in the moral law, and, because of the authority of that law, ought to be performed as a duty. Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural, To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular, LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel, David, showing his confidence in God, craves his help, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Poetry: Psalm 31:24 Be strong and let your heart take (Psalm Ps Psa. Of the Triumph of the Christian Faith. 'I trusted, 'Thou shall hide them in the secret of Thy presence from the pride of man; Thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.' Question answered in respect to the devil. The Definition of It. 1. Christ is my life; so Gregory of Nyssa; or thus, my life is made up of Christ. There are some things of this sort even of our Saviour in the Gospel, because the Lord of the Prophets deigned to be Himself also a Prophet. (3)In the midst of great labour for the Lord.The best of men are but men at the best; and, therefore, who wonders if their heart sometimes faileth them in the day of suffering, in the hour of battle, or under the broiling sun, when they are labouring for their Lord?3. The Schoolmen refuted by various passages. Whether Faith is Required of Necessity in the Minister of a Sacrament? 2. Do you not think that your God deserves to be trusted? Who can scale the holy north-face? You may have gone to your bed, sick at heart, "weary, and worn, and sad," and you wake in the morning ready for anything. The scope of this chapter. As a wicked man's life is made up of sin, Thomas WatsonA Body of DivinityHow they are to be Admonished who Lament Sins of Deed, and those who Lament Only Sins of Thought. This to him was a most cheering fact: he had no fear as to his circumstances, since all things were in the divine hand. As a wicked man's life is made up of sin, Thomas WatsonA Body of DivinityHow they are to be Admonished who Lament Sins of Deed, and those who Lament Only Sins of Thought. Nay, you shall be more happy that everything should cross you than that everything should please you, if it be God's sweet will. God hides and protects those who trust in him. (1) But what art Thou to those who love Thee? 24 So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord! He was is haste, Flying from his enemies, when he said this. It sounds strange logic, 'Be for Thou art,' and yet it is the logic of prayer, and goes very deep, pointing out both its limits and its encouragements. lxxix. 6): which means that each person's soul should in its penitence drink the tears. 5. Example from the history of Job. No bosom (save one) has the power to relieve me, The bosom which bled for me, JESUS MY ROCK! 22. We must understand Paul of a spiritual life. At the same time, the exhortation is not omitted. 22. [2431] and of Lazarus. He desired to know nothing but Christ, and him crucified. Therefore, if the minister is without the true faith, the sacrament is invalid. 3. The first part of this verse is consecrated for ever by our Lord's use of it on the Cross. Why Does God Compare Our Relationship with Him to That of a Bride and Groom? 3. William Crotch, 1836 Psalm 31 Henry F. Lyte, 1834 My spirit on Thy care, Blest Savior, I recline; Thou wilt not leave me to despair, For Thou art love divine. What to those who serve Thee with their whole heart? By the kindly fellowship of friends.3. How Satan acts in the reprobate. I ask Thee for a thoughtful love, Through constant watching wise, To meet the glad with joyful smiles, And to wipe the weeping eyes; And a heart at leisure from itself, To soothe and sympathize. The history of the extension of the Church of Christ from one land to another, and of the successive victories won by the Cross over heathen races from age to age, gives by itself a very imperfect idea of the meaning of the words "The Holy Catholic Church." That what we are to speak to for the clearing and improving this noble piece of truth, that Christ is the Truth, may be the more clearly understood and edifying, we shall first take notice of some generals, and then show particularly how or in what respects Christ is called the Truth; and finally speak to some cases wherein we are to make use of Christ as the Truth. Have you never felt it? Is it not wonderful that, at that supreme hour, He deigned to take an unknown singer's words as His words? By a precious promise.4. 20. A CHEERING PROMISE. "O love the Lord, all ye his saints" (Psalm xxxi. 2. 1. In mortifying sin be careful to leave no part remaining. It sounds strange logic, 'Be for Thou art,' and yet it is the logic of prayer, and goes very deep, pointing out both its limits and its encouragements. Let me earnestly persuade all who bear the name of Christians to become lovers of God. Spurgeon. For it is written, He hath given us drink in tears by measure (Ps. Differently to be admonished are those who deplore sins of deed, and those who deplore sins of thought. At the same time, the exhortation is not omitted. But "faith directs in intention" as Augustine says against Julian (In Psalm xxxi, cf. At the same time, the exhortation is not omitted. God was to the psalmist what a strong city is to those who seek safety. The former to discomfit his enemies, and the latter for his own comfort and faith. Objection 2: Further, if a minister of the Church has not the true faith, it seems that he is a heretic. The Psalmist has been describing, with the eloquence of misery, his own desperate condition, in all manner of metaphors which he heaps together--'sickness,' 'captivity,' 'like a broken vessel,' 'as a dead man out of mind.' Copyright 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. 1853. There are other analogous expressions in Scripture, setting forth, under various metaphors, God's protection of them that love Him. 2, 3 (R.V.). 20. 3. The Message, Numbered Edition, Personal Size, with Topical Concordance, The Message // REMIX 2.0--soft leather-look, textured pieces, The Message Large-Print Devotional Bible, hardcover, The Message Deluxe Gift Bible, Black/Slate Leather-Look. He may be calumniated and despised; deprived of the fellowship of other Christians; cast down by reason of his departures from God, so that he walk in darkness and hath no light. Its Peculiar Properties. "The Saints on earth, and those above, But one communion make; Joined to their Lord in bonds of love, All of His grace partake." I Cor 2:2. As a wicked man's life is made up of sin, (Admonition 30.)

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