Genesis 49:18 I have waited for your salvation, O LORD. 1. From these words we may learn what was the nature of that inheritance which the patriarchs regarded as bequeathed to them by the Divine promises. The patriarchs looked for salvation. 2. We learn from the text what had been the great characteristic of Jacob's life from the time that he was first brought under the power of Divine grace. His affections had been set on things above. His chief interest had lain in eternity. 3. The language of Jacob in the text proves most fully the truth elsewhere stated, that "the righteous hath hope in his death." Practical questions:(1) Do you know what is meant by the salvation of the Lord? (2) Do you know what is meant by waiting for salvation — i.e., ardently but patiently looking forward to it? (3) Do you know what is meant by preparing while you wait for the salvation of the Lord? (A. D. Davidson.) Parallel Verses KJV: I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD. |
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