0259. FOUR REASONS FOR REJOICING.

FOUR REASONS FOR REJOICING.

"So shall all those that put their trust in Thee rejoice; they shall ever shout for joy because Thou coverest them; they shall also be joyful in Thee" (Psa_5:11).

"So," not "Let." The Lord will not hinder His people rejoicing. He is only too willing and solicitous for their happiness. Let us note four reasons for rejoicing.

I. Because of His Assured Victory over Evil. The conviction of sinners leads to joy (see margin for Destroy "Make them guilty," that is, give a vivid sense of sin and guilt). Here in this Psalm we have clearly foretold the frustration of the evil counsels of the wicked, and the ultimate victory of the Lord.

II. Because we Have been Led to Trust Him.

III. Because we are Covered by Him. For "Thou defendest," margin of A.V. gives "coverest." He defends us by covering us with Himself.

IV. Because we are in Possession of Him. We can even rejoice when the enemy seems to be triumphant, because we have Him as our very own.

Autor: James Smith