0776. 758. Shortness

758. Shortness

1. A Self-righteous Man’s Rest. “The bed is shorter than a man can stretch himself” (Isa_28:20).

2. A Wicked Man’s Triumph. “The triumphing of the wicked is short” (Job_20:5).

3. The Sinner’s Deficiency. “Come short of the glory of God” (Rom_3:23).

4. A Sad Want. For a saint to “come short” of God’s rest (Heb_4:1).

5. An Incentive to Work. “The time is short” (1Co_7:29).

6. The Devil’s Knowledge. “Knoweth he hath but a short time” (Rev_12:12).

7. The Lord’s Discipline. “In those days the Lord began to cut Israel short” (2Ki_10:32).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH