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Psalms 103:5
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
By God's provision, the saint retains a youthful vigor like the eagles (Psa 92:14; compare Isa 40:31).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things,.... With the good things in the heart of God, with his favour and lovingkindness, as with marrow and fatness; with the good things in the hands of Christ, with the fulness of grace in him, with pardon, righteousness, and salvation by him; with the good things of the Spirit of God, his gifts and graces; and with the provisions of the Lord's house, the goodness and fatness of it; these he shows unto his people, creates hungerings and thirstings in them after them, sets their hearts a longing after them, and then fills and satisfies them with them: hence the Septuagint, Vulgate Latin, and Arabic versions render it, "who filleth thy desire with good things": the word used has sometimes the signification of an ornament; wherefore Aben Ezra interprets it of the soul, which is the glory and ornament of the body, and renders it, "who satisfieth thy soul with good things"; which is not amiss: "so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's"; not the youth of the body, or the juvenile vigour of it; nor the outward prosperity of it; but the youth of grace, or a renewal of spiritual love and affection to divine and heavenly persons and things; of holy zeal for God, his ways and worship; for Christ, his Gospel, truths, and ordinances; of spiritual joy and comfort, strength, liveliness, and activity, as formerly were in the days of espousals, in the youth of first conversion, or when first made acquainted with the best things; so that though the outward man may decay, yet the inward man is renewed day by day: and this is said to be "like the eagle's", whose youth and strength are renewed, as some observe (a), by dropping their feathers, and having new ones, by feeding upon the blood of slain creatures; and whereas, when they are grown old, the upper part of their bill grows over the lower part (b), so that they are not able, to eat, but must die through want; Austin (c) says, that by rubbing it against a rock, it comes to its use of eating, and so recovers its strength: but there is no need to have recourse to any of these things; for as the old age of au eagle is lively and vigorous, like the youth of another creature; so it is here signified, that saints through the grace of God, even in old age, become fat and flourishing, and fruitful, and are steadfast and immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, run and are not weary, walk and faint not, Isa 40:31, all which are inestimable mercies, and the Lord is to be praised for them. (a) Ambrosii Opera, tom. 5. p. 78. (b) Aristot. de Animal. l. 9. c. 32. Plin. Nat. Hist. l. 10. c. 3. (c) Opera, tom. 8. in Psal. 102. fol. 474. c.
Psalms 103:5
Bless the LORD, O My Soul
4who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion, 5who satisfies you with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
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Mounting Up With Eagles Wings - Part 1
By Leonard Ravenhill7.7K44:20OvercomingWaiting On GodStrength in GodEXO 19:4DEU 32:11JOB 39:27PSA 37:7PSA 103:5ISA 40:13ISA 40:22ISA 40:29MAT 11:28JHN 6:53Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the power and majesty of God as depicted in Isaiah 40, particularly focusing on the promise that those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength and soar like eagles. He contrasts the fleeting strength of youth with the enduring power of God, urging believers to embrace patience and trust in God's timing. Ravenhill illustrates how God, like an eagle, provides security and comfort to His people, encouraging them to rise above the challenges of a restless and impatient world. He calls for a deeper understanding of God's majesty and the importance of waiting on Him to experience true renewal and strength.
Mounting With Wings
By Leonard Ravenhill2.0K58:14Waiting On GodStrength in AdversityFreedomEXO 19:4DEU 32:11JOB 39:27PSA 37:7PSA 103:5ISA 40:29MAT 11:28JHN 6:53EPH 2:6REV 4:1Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the power of waiting on the Lord, drawing from Isaiah 40:29-31, where God promises to renew the strength of those who trust in Him. He contrasts the majestic eagle, which soars high above the earth, with the impatience of modern society, urging believers to rise above their circumstances and live in the heavenly places God has prepared for them. Ravenhill illustrates how God, like an eagle, nurtures and strengthens His people, encouraging them to embrace their identity as children of God and to seek His presence for renewal and strength.
(Pdf Book) Behold I Will Do a New Thing
By Bakht Singh1.8K00:00Spiritual RenewalEbooksNew Beginnings1SA 30:18PSA 19:1PSA 103:5ISA 43:19JER 33:3JHN 6:35ROM 12:21CO 2:9HEB 1:10REV 21:5Bakht Singh emphasizes that God desires to do a new thing in every person's life, whether they are saved or unsaved. He encourages believers to seek this transformation through earnest prayer and faith, reminding them that all earthly beauty and possessions will perish, but the new life God offers is eternal. Singh highlights the importance of being spiritually renewed and open to God's guidance, as He promises to provide hidden manna, a white stone, and a new name to those who overcome. The message is a call to embrace the newness that God offers, moving away from the temporary and towards the eternal.
Give Me This Mountain
By Gareth Evans94836:30FaithNUM 14:24DEU 1:36JOS 14:9PSA 95:2PSA 103:5MAT 6:33GAL 5:22In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Caleb from the Bible. Caleb, at the age of 85, declares that he feels as strong as he did 40 years ago and believes he can still fight giants. The speaker emphasizes the idea that when we serve God and experience His anointing, our youth is renewed like the eagles. The sermon also mentions the story of the twelve spies sent into Canaan, where ten of them gave negative reports due to fear of the giants in the land. The speaker encourages listeners to be different from the world and live a Christ-like lifestyle.
Wait on the Lord, Part 2
By Leonard Ravenhill7917:04Waiting On The LordSpiritual RenewalWaiting On GodEXO 19:4JOB 1:8PSA 103:5ISA 40:31MAT 6:33ROM 8:372CO 12:9EPH 2:6PHP 4:131PE 5:7Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the importance of waiting on the Lord, using the analogy of eagles nurturing their young to illustrate God's care and the necessity of spiritual growth. He discusses how eagles must sometimes be pushed out of their comfort zones to learn to fly, paralleling this with the trials faced by Job, which serve to strengthen faith. Ravenhill encourages believers to rise above worldly distractions and live in the heavenly places, drawing strength from God to renew their spirits and fulfill their divine potential. He reminds the congregation that true strength comes from reliance on God rather than earthly possessions or status.
The Renewing of Power
By Samuel Logan Brengle0Renewal of StrengthPower of the Holy SpiritPSA 27:14PSA 103:5ISA 40:31MAT 4:4LUK 22:43LUK 24:49ACT 1:82CO 4:162CO 12:9REV 1:17Samuel Logan Brengle emphasizes the necessity of divine power for effective ministry, asserting that while believers receive the Holy Spirit, they require continual renewals of strength to face challenges and opposition. He illustrates this through biblical examples, such as the apostles who, after facing persecution, prayed for renewed power and were filled with the Holy Spirit once more. Brengle also notes that spiritual fatigue can follow victories, and believers must seek God's strength through prayer and His Word to sustain their ministry. He encourages waiting on the Lord for renewal, highlighting that true power comes from a deep relationship with God and His promises. Ultimately, Brengle reassures that God is always present to empower His servants in times of need.
Jesus Gives Perfect Peace
By Jim Elliot0PSA 39:2PSA 103:5PSA 104:30LAM 5:21The preacher, focusing on the Greek word 'anakainizo' meaning 'to restore,' emphasizes the concept of bringing to conversion again and the impossibility of a second repentance according to Hebrews. This renewal, leading to becoming a 'brand new creation,' is a one-time miracle, highlighting the idea of regeneration in early Christian writings. The term 'anakainizo' is used in secular writing to signify renewing, giving new life, or restoring something already present, with a unique emphasis on a new and qualitatively different repentance.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
By God's provision, the saint retains a youthful vigor like the eagles (Psa 92:14; compare Isa 40:31).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things,.... With the good things in the heart of God, with his favour and lovingkindness, as with marrow and fatness; with the good things in the hands of Christ, with the fulness of grace in him, with pardon, righteousness, and salvation by him; with the good things of the Spirit of God, his gifts and graces; and with the provisions of the Lord's house, the goodness and fatness of it; these he shows unto his people, creates hungerings and thirstings in them after them, sets their hearts a longing after them, and then fills and satisfies them with them: hence the Septuagint, Vulgate Latin, and Arabic versions render it, "who filleth thy desire with good things": the word used has sometimes the signification of an ornament; wherefore Aben Ezra interprets it of the soul, which is the glory and ornament of the body, and renders it, "who satisfieth thy soul with good things"; which is not amiss: "so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's"; not the youth of the body, or the juvenile vigour of it; nor the outward prosperity of it; but the youth of grace, or a renewal of spiritual love and affection to divine and heavenly persons and things; of holy zeal for God, his ways and worship; for Christ, his Gospel, truths, and ordinances; of spiritual joy and comfort, strength, liveliness, and activity, as formerly were in the days of espousals, in the youth of first conversion, or when first made acquainted with the best things; so that though the outward man may decay, yet the inward man is renewed day by day: and this is said to be "like the eagle's", whose youth and strength are renewed, as some observe (a), by dropping their feathers, and having new ones, by feeding upon the blood of slain creatures; and whereas, when they are grown old, the upper part of their bill grows over the lower part (b), so that they are not able, to eat, but must die through want; Austin (c) says, that by rubbing it against a rock, it comes to its use of eating, and so recovers its strength: but there is no need to have recourse to any of these things; for as the old age of au eagle is lively and vigorous, like the youth of another creature; so it is here signified, that saints through the grace of God, even in old age, become fat and flourishing, and fruitful, and are steadfast and immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, run and are not weary, walk and faint not, Isa 40:31, all which are inestimable mercies, and the Lord is to be praised for them. (a) Ambrosii Opera, tom. 5. p. 78. (b) Aristot. de Animal. l. 9. c. 32. Plin. Nat. Hist. l. 10. c. 3. (c) Opera, tom. 8. in Psal. 102. fol. 474. c.