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Psalms 119:147
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Matthew Henry
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
prevented--literally, "came before," anticipated not only the dawn, but even the usual periods of the night; when the night watches, which might be expected to find me asleep, come, they find me awake (Psa 63:6; Psa 77:4; Lam 2:19). Such is the earnestness of the desire and love for God's truth.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Thou art near, O Lord,.... This was the comfort of the psalmist, that though his enemies drew nigh with a mischievous design upon him, yet his God was also near, and nearer than they; he was near as to relation to him, being his God and Father; near as to union, the bond of which is his everlasting love, which can never be dissolved; near as to communion, which he admits all his people to at one time or another; so that they are said to be "a people near unto the Lord"; Psa 148:14; and near as to his gracious presence, and the divine assistance he affords; he is a present help in time of need; he is nigh to all that call on him in truth, and in all things in which they do call upon him for, Psa 145:18; and all thy commandments are truth; not only the precepts of the word of God, but his covenant, and the promises of it; the word which he has commanded to a thousand generations, Psa 105:8; and even the whole word of God, doctrines and duties; see Joh 17:17.
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
David goes on here to relate how he had abounded in the duty of prayer, much to his comfort and advantage: he cried unto God, that is, offered up to him his pious and devout affections with all seriousness. Observe, I. The handmaids of his devotion. The two great exercises that attended his prayers, and were helpful to them, were, 1. Hope in God's word, which encouraged him to continue instant in prayer, though the answer did not come immediately: "I cried, and hoped that at last I should speed, because the vision is for an appointed time, and at the end it will speak and not lie. I hoped in thy word, which I knew would not fail me." 2. Meditation in God's word. The more intimately we converse with the word of God, and the more we dwell upon it in our thoughts, the better able we shall be to speak to God in his own language and the better we shall know what to pray for as we ought. Reading the word will not serve, but we must meditate in it. II. The hours of his devotion. He anticipated the dawning of the morning, nay, and the night-watches. See here, 1. That David was an early riser, which perhaps contributed to his eminency. He was none of those that say, Yet a little sleep. 2. That he began the day with God. The first thing he did in the morning, before he admitted any business, was to pray, when his mind was most fresh and in the best frame. If our first thoughts in the morning be of God they will help to keep us in his fear all the day long. 3. That his mind was so full of God, and the cares and delights of his religion, that a little sleep served his turn. Even in the night-watches, when he awaked from his first sleep, he would rather meditate and pray than turn himself and go to sleep again. He esteemed the words of God's mouth more than his necessary repose, which we can as ill spare as our food, Job 23:12. 4. That he would redeem time for religious exercises. He was full of business all day, but that will excuse no man from secret devotion; it is better to take time from sleep, as David did, than not to find time for prayer. And this is our comfort, when we pray in the night, that we can never come unseasonably to the throne of grace; for we may have access to it at all hours. Baal may be asleep, but Israel's God never slumbers, nor are there any hours in which he may not be spoken with.
Psalms 119:147
Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
146I call to You; save me, that I may keep Your testimonies. 147I rise before dawn and cry for help; in Your word I have put my hope. 148My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word.
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Cost of Worship - Part 2
By Leonard Ravenhill9.8K32:47WorshipPSA 5:3PSA 119:147MAT 6:33MAT 26:6MRK 14:3LUK 10:38JHN 4:23The sermon transcript is a collection of fragmented and disjointed sentences that lack coherence and a clear message. It includes random phrases about murder, rape, and other unrelated topics. There are mentions of serving God and the importance of starting the day with devotion, but these ideas are not developed or explained. The transcript also includes a story about a man losing a million dollars and a reference to a person's love. Overall, the transcript lacks a clear theme or message and is difficult to summarize in a coherent manner.
Bearing Fruit - Part 7
By Keith Daniel2.6K09:14PSA 46:10PSA 119:147PRO 4:23MAT 26:41MRK 1:35LUK 10:41COL 4:21TH 5:17HEB 4:16JAS 4:8
This sermon emphasizes the vital importance of maintaining a consistent and genuine quiet time with God, highlighting how neglecting this time can lead to spiritual downfall and the potential for great harm in one's life and ministry. It stresses that the foundation of a strong Christian life is rooted in the daily communion with God, and how even the most renowned preachers can fall into sin when they neglect their quiet time. The message underscores the need for believers to prioritize their relationship with God above all other responsibilities and activities, as it is the key to spiritual strength and protection.
Spiritual Deception
By Darwin Hostetler1.8K1:03:04Spiritual DeceptionDEU 11:16PSA 119:147MAT 6:33LUK 21:8JHN 8:32JHN 14:62CO 11:14In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his rebellious youth and the deception he fell into, thinking that the world had something to offer that God didn't. He warns young people against making the same mistake and emphasizes that following the ways of the world will come at a cost. The speaker shares a personal experience of relying on God's intervention when his daughter had an accident, highlighting the importance of surrendering to the Lordship of Jesus. He also addresses the lack of conversation and focus on the forgiveness of sins and the joy of serving Jesus in Christian circles, suggesting that there is something missing in these discussions. The sermon concludes with a call to prioritize talking about Jesus and His work in our lives above all else.
Is the Lord Sleeping?
By Richard Burson93931:41PSA 5:3PSA 5:7PSA 5:11PSA 91:4PSA 91:9PSA 119:147In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing the importance of having a quiet time and being alone with God. He references Psalm 5:1-3, which emphasizes the act of praying and seeking God's presence in the morning. The preacher then shares a personal anecdote about a woman who came to him with a recurring problem, but he initially dismissed her concerns. However, after reflecting on the situation, he realizes the significance of seeking refuge in God and the importance of trusting in Him for protection. The sermon concludes with the message that those who put their trust in God will find joy and rejoicing in His care and provision.
How George Muller Started His Day
By George Mueller0Daily DevotionSpiritual NourishmentPSA 1:2PSA 119:147MAT 4:4JHN 15:5PHP 4:6COL 3:162TI 3:16HEB 4:12JAS 1:221PE 2:2George Mueller emphasizes the importance of starting each day by nourishing the soul through meditation on God's Word rather than immediately diving into prayer. He shares his transformative experience of prioritizing personal spiritual nourishment, which leads to a more fruitful prayer life and a happier state of heart. By focusing on the Scriptures, he finds that his heart is prepared for confession, thanksgiving, and intercession, ultimately strengthening his inner man. Mueller encourages believers to seek spiritual food each morning, just as they would for their physical bodies, to face the day's challenges with peace and joy. His insights serve as a reminder of the necessity of spiritual preparation for effective service to God.
Meet Him in the Morning
By Charles E. Cowman0PSA 5:3PSA 119:147PSA 143:8PRO 8:17MRK 1:35Charles E. Cowman emphasizes the importance of starting the day with God, highlighting the need to have a morning watch and spend quiet moments with Him before facing the day's challenges. He encourages meeting Jesus alone, regularly, and with His Word as a guide, allowing His influence to control every action throughout the day. Cowman draws inspiration from the dedication of notable figures like Matthew Henry, Doddridge, Dr. Adam Clark, and Simeon, who found great success and productivity by starting their days early with God.
Diary - Northampton Pastorate - 1726
By Jonathan Edwards0PSA 1:2PSA 27:4PSA 77:12PSA 119:15PSA 119:97PSA 119:147PSA 143:5MAT 13:44MRK 1:35JAS 1:22Jonathan Edwards reflects on his spiritual journey over the past few years, noting moments of revival and divine contemplation. He emphasizes the importance of rising early for spiritual practices, uninterrupted time for studying the Scriptures, and practical application of divine truths in daily life. Edwards also highlights the need to meditate on specific subjects such as sin, future judgment, and the promises of Scripture to deepen one's understanding and faith.
From Easter Until the Calends of November
By St. Benedict of Nursia0PSA 55:17PSA 119:62PSA 119:147PSA 119:164St. Benedict of Nursia emphasizes the importance of maintaining a consistent prayer life from Easter until the Calends of November, ensuring that the same number of Psalms are recited as prescribed. During this period, due to the shortness of the nights, lessons are omitted, and instead, one lesson from the Old Testament is recited by heart followed by a short responsory. St. Benedict stresses the significance of reciting at least twelve Psalms at the Night Office, excluding Psalms 3 and 94, to maintain spiritual discipline and devotion.
Grace in the Morning
By Charles E. Cowman0EXO 34:2PSA 5:3PSA 90:14PSA 119:147PSA 143:8PRO 8:17ISA 50:4LAM 3:22MAT 6:33MRK 1:35Charles E. Cowman emphasizes the importance of meeting the Lord in the morning, highlighting the significance of starting the day in prayer and seeking God's presence at the top of the mount. He encourages believers to draw strength and hope from these morning encounters with God, ensuring a day that is sanctified, successful, and filled with His presence. The sermon underscores the transformative power of beginning each day in communion with God, allowing His grace to sustain and guide throughout the day.
Christian Directions
By Samuel Rutherford0PSA 42:11PSA 119:147PRO 4:23MAT 5:16MAT 6:6COL 3:21TI 1:19HEB 10:25Samuel Rutherford emphasizes the importance of dedicating specific hours of the day to God for prayer and the Word, even if it means sacrificing time during the busiest hours. He encourages believers to maintain a constant awareness of spiritual matters amidst worldly tasks, remembering sin, death, judgment, and eternity, and offering quick prayers to God. Rutherford warns against distractions during private prayer and advises not to be disheartened if joy is not felt after prayer, as times of humility and hunger for God are beneficial. He stresses the significance of dedicating the entire Lord's Day to worship, whether in private devotion or public gatherings, and cautions against allowing known sins to harden the heart.
Our First Responsibility
By A.W. Tozer0Spiritual ResponsibilityPrayer LifePSA 119:147A.W. Tozer emphasizes that our primary responsibility is to God and our own souls rather than to the public. He encourages believers to prioritize prayer over preaching, suggesting that a deep, personal relationship with God will sustain and nourish their spiritual lives. Tozer highlights the importance of spending more time in the secret place with God, allowing the inflow of the Spirit to keep our hearts and minds refreshed. He calls for a commitment to cultivate our acquaintance with God, ensuring we have the spiritual resources to help others. The sermon concludes with a prayer for focus on this vital responsibility.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Matthew Henry
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
prevented--literally, "came before," anticipated not only the dawn, but even the usual periods of the night; when the night watches, which might be expected to find me asleep, come, they find me awake (Psa 63:6; Psa 77:4; Lam 2:19). Such is the earnestness of the desire and love for God's truth.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Thou art near, O Lord,.... This was the comfort of the psalmist, that though his enemies drew nigh with a mischievous design upon him, yet his God was also near, and nearer than they; he was near as to relation to him, being his God and Father; near as to union, the bond of which is his everlasting love, which can never be dissolved; near as to communion, which he admits all his people to at one time or another; so that they are said to be "a people near unto the Lord"; Psa 148:14; and near as to his gracious presence, and the divine assistance he affords; he is a present help in time of need; he is nigh to all that call on him in truth, and in all things in which they do call upon him for, Psa 145:18; and all thy commandments are truth; not only the precepts of the word of God, but his covenant, and the promises of it; the word which he has commanded to a thousand generations, Psa 105:8; and even the whole word of God, doctrines and duties; see Joh 17:17.
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
David goes on here to relate how he had abounded in the duty of prayer, much to his comfort and advantage: he cried unto God, that is, offered up to him his pious and devout affections with all seriousness. Observe, I. The handmaids of his devotion. The two great exercises that attended his prayers, and were helpful to them, were, 1. Hope in God's word, which encouraged him to continue instant in prayer, though the answer did not come immediately: "I cried, and hoped that at last I should speed, because the vision is for an appointed time, and at the end it will speak and not lie. I hoped in thy word, which I knew would not fail me." 2. Meditation in God's word. The more intimately we converse with the word of God, and the more we dwell upon it in our thoughts, the better able we shall be to speak to God in his own language and the better we shall know what to pray for as we ought. Reading the word will not serve, but we must meditate in it. II. The hours of his devotion. He anticipated the dawning of the morning, nay, and the night-watches. See here, 1. That David was an early riser, which perhaps contributed to his eminency. He was none of those that say, Yet a little sleep. 2. That he began the day with God. The first thing he did in the morning, before he admitted any business, was to pray, when his mind was most fresh and in the best frame. If our first thoughts in the morning be of God they will help to keep us in his fear all the day long. 3. That his mind was so full of God, and the cares and delights of his religion, that a little sleep served his turn. Even in the night-watches, when he awaked from his first sleep, he would rather meditate and pray than turn himself and go to sleep again. He esteemed the words of God's mouth more than his necessary repose, which we can as ill spare as our food, Job 23:12. 4. That he would redeem time for religious exercises. He was full of business all day, but that will excuse no man from secret devotion; it is better to take time from sleep, as David did, than not to find time for prayer. And this is our comfort, when we pray in the night, that we can never come unseasonably to the throne of grace; for we may have access to it at all hours. Baal may be asleep, but Israel's God never slumbers, nor are there any hours in which he may not be spoken with.