Psalm 27:5-6 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me… I. David makes account that, while he lives here on earth, he is LIABLE AND SUBJECT TO MANIFOLD EVILS. Reasons — 1. God's Divine sovereignty, whereby He may do with His own what He will, and dispose of His dearest children to endure both sorrow and great affliction. 2. Because of iniquity. (1) David's own sins made him liable to evils of affliction. (2) Likewise the sins of the wicked in his time. (3) Satan's malice. (4) The malice of the wicked, who are the seed of the serpent.Uses — 1. For instruction. See from David's resolution what is the case and condition of all the godly, viz. to be subject to evils and troubles. 2. For admonition. (1) To the wicked of the world, to beware of self-deceit in promising to themselves continued happiness and freedom from evils, because for the present they enjoy peace and prosperity (1 Peter 4:17, 18). (2) To the godly, to bethink themselves with David that troubles may come, and therefore to prepare for them, and to glorify God under afflictions. II. When God shall grant to David to dwell in His house, he doth assure himself of SPECIAL SAFETY, AND PROTECTION IN TIMES OF TROUBLE (Psalm 61:3, 4, 6, 7). 1. He put his trust and hope in God (Psalm 21:7; Psalm 11:1; Psalm 16:1; Psalm 86:2). 2. He testified his trust in God by prayer (Psalm 7:1; Psalm 116:3, 4). 3. He made conscience of a godly and upright life, and thereon grounds his assurance of special protection (Psalm 4:3; Psalm 18:17, 20)Uses — 1. For instruction. See here with David the true and right way of safety in time of trouble. In the days of grace, and times of the New Testament, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He dwells with them (Revelation 21:3). 2. For admonition. As we desire safety and shelter in time of trouble, so we must with David strive to endeavour after a sure place in God's house, become true members of God's Church. (1) Break off the course of all known sin, for that prevents society with God. (2) Labour for true faith in Christ. (3) Walk in new obedience. 3. For comfort;. This makes greatly to all true believers, in times of trouble: for certainly they have right and title to this immunity of God's house. (1) God will not fail them, nor forsake them (Hebrews 13:5, 6). (2) God will cause their troubles to work for their good (Romans 8:28; Hebrews 12:10). (3) God will give an issue with the trial, that they may be able to bear it (1 Corinthians 10:13). (T. Pierson.) Parallel Verses KJV: For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. |
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