Job 29:13 The blessing of him that was ready to perish came on me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy. I. AN URGENT NECESSITY. "Ready to perish." Oh that we all might go to the help of the poor, who are ready to perish in the midst of the ocean of drunkenness, misery, and wretchedness. There is a want of sympathy. We find it in all classes. Men are perishing about us for want of the power of the Gospel. II. AN ASSURED RECOMPENSE. There is a sure recompense, if you will do God's bidding. Be an enthusiast. Seek out the perishing people, and risk yourselves in the service of the Lord Jesus Christ. III. A PERSONAL ENJOYMENT. There has been One who, in order to save you, gave Himself. Let your blessing come upon Him as you stand in faith at the foot of the Cross. This personal enjoyment can only come to us when we are true Christians. (William Birch.) Parallel Verses KJV: The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy. |
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