Hosea 14:3 Asshur shall not save us; we will not ride on horses: neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, You are our gods… I. THE DISTRESSED CASE HERE SUPPOSED. The word "fatherless" is sometimes used in its natural sense; and sometimes in a figurative sense, for afflicted and destitute persons in general. Our text supposeth that the case of orphans is truly pitiable, and that, above all others, they stand in need of assistance and mercy from God. II. GOD'S KIND REGARD TO THE FATHERLESS. 1. God has commanded others not to injure, but to assist them. He made provision in the law of Moses that they should not be wronged. 2. He hath expressly declared Himself their friend and guardian. He is their reliever, helper, judge, redeemer, and father. 3. He hath in the course of His providence often shown mercy to them. In cases of families deprived of their heads, we have known how remarkably providence has taken care of them and raised them up friends.Application. 1. How amiable a view doth this give us of the blessed God, and of His wonderful condescension. 2. Let us imitate God in showing mercy to the fatherless. 3. Let parents take encouragement to commit their children to the care of God. 4. Let the fatherless and orphans seek mercy from God, and humbly commit themselves to Him. (J. Orten.) Parallel Verses KJV: Asshur shall not save us; we will not ride upon horses: neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, Ye are our gods: for in thee the fatherless findeth mercy. |
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