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Morning Bible Reading - Psalms 107

  1 O give thanks unto the LORD, for [he is] good: for his mercy [endureth] for ever.  2 Let the redeemed of the LORD say [so], whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;  3 And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south.  4 They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in.  5 Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.  6 Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, [and] he delivered them out of their distresses.  7 And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.  8 Oh that [men] would praise the LORD [for] his goodness, and [for] his wonderful works to the children of men!  9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.  10 Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, [being] bound in affliction and iron;  11 Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High:  12 Therefore he brought down their heart with labour; they fell down, and [there was] none to help.  13 Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, [and] he saved them out of their distresses.  14 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.  15 Oh that [men] would praise the LORD [for] his goodness, and [for] his wonderful works to the children of men!  16 For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.  17 Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.  18 Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.  19 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, [and] he saveth them out of their distresses.  20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered [them] from their destructions.  21 Oh that [men] would praise the LORD [for] his goodness, and [for] his wonderful works to the children of men!  22 And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.  23 They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;  24 These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.  25 For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.  26 They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble.  27 They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits’ end.  28 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.  29 He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.  30 Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.  31 Oh that [men] would praise the LORD [for] his goodness, and [for] his wonderful works to the children of men!  32 Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.  33 He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground;  34 A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein.  35 He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into watersprings.  36 And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation;  37 And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase.  38 He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.  39 Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.  40 He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, [where there is] no way.  41 Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh [him] families like a flock.  42 The righteous shall see [it], and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.  43 Whoso [is] wise, and will observe these [things], even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.

Matthew Henry Commentary:   0-999 Chapter Outline God|s providential care of the children of men in distresses, in banishment, and dispersion. (1-9) In captivity. (10-16) In sickness. (17-22) Danger at sea. (23-32) God|s hand is to be seen by his own people. (33-43)

Matthew Henry Commentary:   1-9 In these verses there is reference to the deliverance from Egypt, and perhaps that from Babylon: but the circumstances of travellers in those countries are also noted. It is scarcely possible to conceive the horrors suffered by the hapless traveller, when crossing the trackless sands, exposed to the burning rays of the sum. The words describe their case whom the Lord has redeemed from the bondage of Satan; who pass through the world as a dangerous and dreary wilderness, often ready to faint through troubles, fears, and temptations. Those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, after God, and communion with him, shall be filled with the goodness of his house, both in grace and glory.

Matthew Henry Commentary:   10-16 This description of prisoners and captives intimates that they are desolate and sorrowful. In the eastern prisons the captives were and are treated with much severity. Afflicting providences must be improved as humbling providences; and we lose the benefit, if our hearts are unhumbled and unbroken under them. This is a shadow of the sinner|s deliverance from a far worse confinement. The awakened sinner discovers his guilt and misery. Having struggled in vain for deliverance, he finds there is no help for him but in the mercy and grace of God. His sin is forgiven by a merciful God, and his pardon is accompanied by deliverance from the power of sin and Satan, and by the sanctifying and comforting influences of God the Holy Spirit.

Matthew Henry Commentary:   17-22 If we knew no sin, we should know no sickness. Sinners are fools. They hurt their bodily health by intemperance, and endanger their lives by indulging their appetites. This their way is their folly. The weakness of the body is the effect of sickness. It is by the power and mercy of God that we are recovered from sickness, and it is our duty to be thankful. All Christ|s miraculous cures were emblems of his healing diseases of the soul. It is also to be applied to the spiritual cures which the Spirit of grace works. He sends his word, and heals souls; convinces, converts them, makes them holy, and all by the word. Even in common cases of recovery from sickness, God in his providence speaks, and it is done; by his word and Spirit the soul is restored to health and holiness.

Matthew Henry Commentary:   23-32 Let those who go to sea, consider and adore the Lord. Mariners have their business upon the tempestuous ocean, and there witness deliverances of which others cannot form an idea. How seasonable it is at such a time to pray! This may remind us of the terrors and distress of conscience many experience, and of those deep scenes of trouble which many pass through, in their Christian course. Yet, in answer to their cries, the Lord turns their storm into a calm, and causes their trials to end in gladness.

Matthew Henry Commentary:   33-43 What surprising changes are often made in the affairs of men! Let the present desolate state of Judea, and of other countries, explain this. If we look abroad in the world, we see many greatly increase, whose beginning was small. We see many who have thus suddenly risen, as suddenly brought to nothing. Worldly wealth is uncertain; often those who are filled with it, ere they are aware, lose it again. God has many ways of making men poor. The righteous shall rejoice. It shall fully convince all those who deny the Divine Providence. When sinners see how justly God takes away the gifts they have abused, they will not have a word to say. It is of great use to us to be fully assured of God|s goodness, and duly affected with it. It is our wisdom to mind our duty, and to refer our comfort to him. A truly wise person will treasure in his heart this delightful psalm. From it, he will fully understand the weakness and wretchedness of man, and the power and loving-kindness of God, not for our merit, but for his mercy|s sake.

A Commentary By J Vernon MCgee For Psalms 107:1-999 

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Morning Bible Reading - Psalms 108

  1 <> O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.  2 Awake, psaltery and harp: I [myself] will awake early.  3 I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.  4 For thy mercy [is] great above the heavens: and thy truth [reacheth] unto the clouds.  5 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;  6 That thy beloved may be delivered: save [with] thy right hand, and answer me.  7 God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.  8 Gilead [is] mine; Manasseh [is] mine; Ephraim also [is] the strength of mine head; Judah [is] my lawgiver;  9 Moab [is] my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; over Philistia will I triumph.  10 Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?  11 [Wilt] not [thou], O God, [who] hast cast us off? and wilt not thou, O God, go forth with our hosts?  12 Give us help from trouble: for vain [is] the help of man.  13 Through God we shall do valiantly: for he [it is that] shall tread down our enemies.

Matthew Henry Commentary:   33-43 --We may usefully select passages from different psalms, as here, Ps 57; 60, to help our devotions, and enliven our gratitude. When the heart is firm in faith and love, the tongue, being employed in grateful praises, is our glory. Every gift of the Lord honours and profits the possessor, as it is employed in God|s service and to his glory. Believers may pray with assured faith and hope, for all the blessings of salvation; which are secured to them by the faithful promise and covenant of God. Then let them expect from him help in every trouble, and victory in every conflict. Whatever we do, whatever we gain, God must have all the glory. Lord, visit all our souls with this salvation, with this favour which thou bearest to thy chosen people.

A Commentary By J Vernon MCgee For Psalms 108:1-999 

Evening Bible Reading - Romans 15

  21 But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.  22 For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.  23 But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;  24 Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your [company].  25 But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.  26 For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.  27 It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.  28 When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.  29 And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.  30 Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in [your] prayers to God for me;  31 That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and that my service which [I have] for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints;  32 That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.  33 Now the God of peace [be] with you all. Amen.

Matthew Henry Commentary:   22-29 The apostle sought the things of Christ more than his own will, and would not leave his work of planting churches to go to Rome. It concerns all to do that first which is most needful. We must not take it ill if our friends prefer work which is pleasing to God, before visits and compliments, which may please us. It is justly expected from all Christians, that they should promote every good work, especially that blessed work, the conversion of souls. Christian society is a heaven upon earth, an earnest of our gathering together unto Christ at the great day. Yet it is but partial, compared with our communion with Christ; for that only will satisfy the soul. The apostle was going to Jerusalem, as the messenger of charity. God loves a cheerful giver. Every thing that passes between Christians should be a proof and instance of the union they have in Jesus Christ. The Gentiles received the gospel of salvation from the Jews; therefore were bound to minister to them in what was needed for the body. Concerning what he expected from them he speaks doubtfully; but concerning what he expected from God he speaks confidently. We cannot expect too little from man, nor too much from God. And how delightful and advantageous it is to have the gospel with the fulness of its blessings! What wonderful and happy effects does it produce, when attended with the power of the Spirit!

Matthew Henry Commentary:   30-33 Let us learn to value the effectual fervent prayers of the righteous. How careful should we be, lest we forfeit our interest in the love and prayers of God|s praying people! If we have experienced the Spirit|s love, let us not be wanting in this office of kindness for others. Those that would prevail in prayer, must strive in prayer. Those who beg the prayers of others, must not neglect to pray for themselves. And though Christ knows our state and wants perfectly, he will know them from us. As God must be sought, for restraining the ill-will of our enemies, so also for preserving and increasing the good-will of our friends. All our joy depends upon the will of God. Let us be earnest in prayer with and for each other, that for Christ|s sake, and by the love of the Holy Spirit, great blessings may come upon the souls of Christians, and the labours of ministers.

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A Commentary By J Vernon MCgee For Romans 15:31-33