PSALMS
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Psalms 42; 43 and 44
Psalms 43
David endeavours to still his spirit, with hope and confidence in GOD. As to the quarrel GOD had with David for sin, he prays, Enter not into judgment with me, if Thou doest so I shall be condemned; but as to the quarrel his enemies had with him, he prays, LORD, judge me, and in thy providence appear on my behalf.

If we cannot comfort ourselves in GOD, we may stay ourselves upon HIM, and may have spiritual supports, when we want spiritual delights. HE never cast off any that trusted in HIM, whatever fears they may have had of their own state. We need desire no more to make us happy, than the good that flow from GOD’s favour, and is included in HIS promise. Those whom GOD leads, HE leads to HIS holy hill; those, therefore, who pretend to be led by the Spirit, and yet turn their backs upon ordinance, deceive themselves.

We are still to pray for the Spirit of light and truth, who supplies the want of CHRIST’s bodily presence, to guide us in the way to heaven. Whatever we rejoice or triumph in, the LORD must be the joy of it. David applies to GOD as his never-failing hope.

Let us pray earnestly, that the LORD would send forth the truth of HIS word, and the light of HIS Spirit, to guide us into the way of holiness, peace, and salvation. The desire of the Christian, like that of the prophet in distress, is to be saved from sin as well as sorrow; to be taught in the way of righteousness by the light of heavenly wisdom, shining in JESUS CHRIST, and to be led by this light and truth to the New Jerusalem.

OLD TESTAMENT
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Deuteronomy 32: 28 – 47
Deuteronomy 32: 28 – 38
The idolatry and rebellions of Israel deserved, and the justice of GOD seemed to demand, that they should be rooted out. But HE spared Israel, and continues them still to be living witnesses of the truth of the Bible, and to silence unbelievers. They are preserved for wise and holy purposes and the prophecies give us some idea what those purposes are.

The LORD will never disgrace the throne of HIS glory. It is great wisdom, and will help much to the return of sinners to GOD, seriously to consider their latter end, or the future state. It is here meant particularly of what GOD foretold by Moses, about these people in the latter days; but it may be applied generally.

Oh, that men would consider the happiness they will lose, and the misery they will certainly plunge into, if they go on in their trespasses! What will be in the end thereof? Jeremiah 5:31. For the LORD will in due time bring down the enemies of the church, in displeasure against their wickedness. When sinners deem themselves most secure, they suddenly fall into destruction. And GOD’s time to appear for the deliverance of his people, is when things are at the worst with them. But those who trust to any rock but GOD, will find it fail them when they most need it.

The rejection of the MESSIAH by the Jewish nation, is the continuance of their ancient idolatry, apostasy, and rebellion. They shall be brought to humble themselves before the LORD, to repent of their sins, and to trust in their long-rejected Mediator for salvation. Then he will deliver them, and make their prosperity great.

NEW TESTAMENT
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Colossians 3: 8 – 17
Colossians 3: 16
Word of CHRIST dwell in you.
The Word of CHRIST must be continually read, studied, meditated on and prayed over until it richly dwells in us. When this occurs our thoughts words, deeds and motivations will be influenced and controlled by CHRIST. The singing of Psalms hymns and spiritual songs is helpful for internalizing the Word and establishing our hearts affection for CHRIST JESUS and other believers in the body of CHRIST.