Psalm 119:32 I will run the way of your commandments, when you shall enlarge my heart. I. AN ATTAINABLE OBJECT. The city of God, the holy Jerusalem, whose walls are salvation, and whose gates are praise (Revelation 21:10; Isaiah 60:18). II. A WAY OR ROAD ALONG WHICH TO PROCEED. 1. The commandments of God are universal in their application; none are exempt from their obligations. 2. They may be designated a "way," because they describe a course of conduct, a line of duty, and mark the bounds of good and evil, right and wrong. III. A SWIFT APPROACH TOWARDS THAT WHICH WE ARE ANXIOUS TO ATTAIN. "I will run." 1. Here is the expression of decision and resolution. How necessary is this for the Christian l How small must his progress be, if any, without it! 2. Here, you see, diligence and earnestness are required: running implies exertion, labour, toil. 3. Here is rectitude of principle, as well as stability of character. 4. Courage and fortitude are both required to ensure your progress towards the holy city. 5. Perseverance is absolutely necessary (Matthew 10:22; Hebrews 10:88). It is not the race of a day, or a year; but through the entire course of your life. (R. Treffry.) Parallel Verses KJV: I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.WEB: I run in the path of your commandments, for you have set my heart free. HEY |
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