Psalm 73:28 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all your works. I. THE CONDUCT REFERRED TO. 1. It implies that there has been separation. 2. It is the religion of the heart. 3. It demands enlightenment of mind, and — 4. The realization of God's presence. II. THE BENEFIT OF THIS DRAWING NEAR TO GOD. "It is good for," etc. This must depend upon the character of the God to whom we draw near. If He be only my judge, how could I say, "It is good," etc. But He is our Father, and hence it cannot but be good to draw near to Him. Now, the blessings of this are — 1. Deliverance from care and fear. See David; the three Hebrew youths; Paul and Silas, etc. 2. It is the only real preservative from sin. 3. It is the assurance to us of safety new and for ever. 4. It is a very foretaste of heaven. Remember it is not a mere isolated act, but our habit. How terrible to come to a death-bed without ever having drawn near to God. (Montagu Villiers, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works. |
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