The Joy of Angels At the Creation of the World
Job 38:7
When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?


I. THE PERSONS, OR BEINGS, HERE SPOKEN OF. They must be the "angels," those glorious spirits who were formed before the earth. For "sons of God" the Greek has, "all my angels"; and an ancient Jewish paraphrase has "all the armies of heaven." The angels are called "morning stars" on account of their lustre, and the purity of their natures. In Scripture, persons of eminent stations are described as "stars." They are called "sons of God," because produced by Him, who is the Father of spirits, the Father of the whole family in heaven and earth. They may be so styled, because they resemble Him in their natures, partake of His Divine and glorious image; or they may be called His "sons" as men are.

II. WHAT OCCASIONED THEIR JOYFUL SONGS AND SHOUTS OF PRAISE?

1. The magnificence and beauty of the creation.

2. The glories of the Divine architect displayed in it.

3. They rejoiced on account of the uses for which the earth was designed. The angels are benevolent beings, and bear the image of God in love. Application —

(1) The creation was a glorious work, and claims our admiration and our praise.

(2) The works of God are worthy our serious and diligent study.

(3) Did the angels rejoice in the creation of God, then, they must be grieved at everything that defaces and dishonours the creation.

(4) They would more rejoice in the new creation. The new creation by Jesus Christ is chiefly a display of God's moral perfections, His justice and patience, his faithfulness and goodness, His holiness and mercy. It is a scheme which at once secures the honour of the Divine government, and the recovery and happiness of fallen creatures.

(5) What joy and shouting will there be among the angels at the last day. When the mystery of God shaft be accomplished, and the redemption of all His people shall be completed.

(Job Orton, S. T. P.)



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KJV: When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

WEB: when the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?




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