BibliographyCoke, Thomas. âIn thisââviz., that Jehovah is my lightââdo I trust.â Rosenmiiller refers it to âthe battleâ just mentioned, in ipsa pugna. He kept on believing in God because he had courage and hope. Many a dark cloud passes without bursting with the threatening storm. If a plain duty is before you, however difficult, go forward in the strength of the Lord, and fear nothing. Courage! What, too, of the immense hosts of the Spanish Armada? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? God is, however asking us to trust in God in all circumstances. The darkest hour is often that before the dawn. ( Log Out / "Calvin's Commentary on the Bible". Here is: 1. 2. Finding the new version too difficult to understand? Should encamp against me - In battle array, or prepared for battle. Psalms 27:3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this [will] I [be] confident. Faith rejoicing in Divine companionship. None are so truly courageous as those who are truly religious. He trusts that the eternal Lover of righteousness not only beholds and approves, but will strengthen and assist; will not suffer him to be unjustly oppressed, and will reward his constancy in the end, with glory, honor, and immortality. For then does faith bring forth its fruit in due season, when we remain firm and fearless in the midst of dangers. See this taken over to the New Testament (John 4:23). His confidence was grounded in the Lord’s deliverances in the past (verse 2) as well as his present commitment to the Lord. In this will I be confident - In such a case, in such an extremity or emergency, I would calmly trust in God. 4, 8. Ye may blacken my reputation; but as I hold you cheaply quit of all homage of praise and applause, I, with all my heart, give you a free leave to blame and to defame. So when the prophet David had seen God once, then "though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear," etc. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/tbi/psalms-27.html. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jfu/psalms-27.html. 1. It is so wonderful that there should be any such sound from God to the sinful heart - any sound so tender and sweet. my heart shall not fear; for not only the angels of the Lord encamped about him, as they do about all that fear the Lord; but salvation was appointed for walls and bulwarks about him; yea, the Lord himself was a wall of fire around him, and he was kept as in a garrison by the power of God; though war should rise against me: in all its terrible shapes: in this will I be confident; either in this war, in the midst of it; or in this that he had expressed, Psalm 27:1; that the Lord was his light, his salvation, and the strength of his life; so the Jewish writers (e): or as others (f), in this one thing, desired in Psalm 27:4; but either of the former senses is best, especially the latter of them. Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and PowerPoints for Preaching on Psalm 27. Animated by the strong belief of a just cause, and a protecting God, the feeble have waxed strong, and despised dangers, sufferings, death. The host of Midian were as grasshoppers for multitude, but the Israelitish army consisted of three hundred picked men. On the outside she appeared strong and energetic, but inside she was afraid. "Commentary on Psalms 27:3". Verses 1-14. II. BUT THE THREAT OF DISASTER IS WORSE THAN THE REALITY. THE CALM ENDURANCE OF CALAMITY BRINGS ITS OWN BLESSINGS. 3. The revelation of God which is implied in this psalm is one of exceeding tenderness, richness, and glory. David’s destruction was a top priority (“desire”) on the agenda of his adversaries. Salem Media Group. Note: See also Luke 10:38-42 regarding the one thing chosen by Mary. When we find ourselves surrounded by problems we should be silent and listen for His voice: “Seek My face.” We should seek God’s face in the face of danger, trials, and problems. (b) That God will deliver me and give my faith the victory. Where can we turn for hope and reassurance? "Stand but your ground, your ghostly foes will fly,Hell trembles at a heaven-directed eye;Choose rather to defend than to assail,Self-confidence will in the conflict fail. Or, maybe it’s just a gift. To take a Christian stand is to expose oneself to ridicule and to danger. The whole psalm is one of responsive faith; though that response may be sometimes a plea, or a sigh, yea, even a groan, and at other times a shout of song as with trumpet-power. BibliographyPett, Peter. "Commentary on Psalms 27:3". We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. 10). Wherefore we may boldly say, "The Lord is my Helper, I will not fear; what can man do unto me?" Faith dreading. 7. 2; cf. Ernst Hengstenberg on John, Revelation, Ecclesiastes, Ezekiel & Psalms. "Commentary on Psalms 27:3". So also is the complaint of God when men do not seek him (Isaiah 43:23-26). How can we know we can stay on track? How sinful and, foolish to incur the risks of life ourselves! But in that moment, Ray Blankenship was at even greater risk than most people knew, because he couldn’t swim. Verse 3 Those who are willing to be combatants for God, shall also be more than conquerors through God. He fashions his whole conduct according to its hopes and fears. On the one had he spoke with confidence that God would be with him. In the Lord's house, his presence was specially manifested; and those who know the Lord know well that there is no home like being by their Saviour's side, in his house. It is not true to say that "God is on the side of the biggest battalions." He had asserted this, indeed, in the first verse, but now, upon farther proof of it, he repeats it. And be gracious to me and answer me. His own son was out to get him. "Commentary on Psalms 27:3". III. 1905-1909. The trials of life are often so repeated and so keen, that were it not for God, his love sustaining the spirit under the weight of the present, and inspiring the heart with hope for the future, reason would give way, and the man be hopelessly crushed. This sublime, infinitely profound name for God, אורִי, is found only in this passage" (Delitzsch, in loc.). On the other hand, firmness of mind is the parent of tranquillity. All Rights Reserved | © 1997-2020 Richard Niell Donovan. If a Christian live, he knows by whose might he stands; and if he die, he knows for whose sake he falls. It consists in being deterred by no danger when duty calls us forth; in fulfilling our allotted part, whatever it may be, with faithfulness, bravery, and constancy of mind. 14.) It allows a man to retain the full possession of himself, in every situation of fortune. Though war arise against me, Under the terms, camps and armies, he includes whatever is most formidable in the world: as if he had said, Although all men should conspire for my destruction, I will disregard their violence, because the power of God, which I know is on my side, is far above theirs. All the while the force of the water was trying to push him and the child downstream. The records of all nations afford a thousand remarkable instances of the effect of this principle, both on individuals and on bodies of men. Copyright 2007, Keith Wagner. 13; literally, "Had I not believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living...") The sentence is unfinished. He gave his best effort, but wasn’t selected. 9). If a … But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.” (Click Title To View) Psalm 01-10 Psalm 11-20 Psalm 21-30 Psalm 31-40 Psalm 41-50 Psalm 51-60 My adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell. He didn’t let persecution, setbacks, or struggles get the best of him.
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