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OUT OF THE DEPTHS
FRIDAY, JUNE 7
Psalm 130:1-8
Philippians 4:4
We were purchased
with His blood.
OUT OF THE DEPTHS
This Psalm follows upon the previous one. When we have overcome the trials which arise from men, we are better prepared to meet those sharper sorrows which arise out of our matters towards God. We name this Psalm, “Out of the Depths.” Out of those depths we wait, watch and hope. In this Psalm we have the pearl of redemption (vv.7-8)
Division:
1. An intense desire (vv.l-2)
2. Confession of repentance and faith (vv.3-4)
3. Waiting watchfulness (vv.5-6)
4. Joyful expectation for oneself and for Israel (vv.7-8)
“Let Israel hope in the LORD” (v.7). Israel of old waited upon Jehovah and wrestled all the night long, and at last he went his way succoured by the Hope of Israel: the like shall happen to all his seed.
God has great things in store for His people; they ought to have large expectations. “For with the LORD there is mercy.” This is in His very nature, and by the light of nature it may be seen. But we have also the light of grace, and therefore we see still more of His mercy. With us there is sin; but hope is ours, because with the Lord there is mercy. Our comfort lies not in that which is with us but in that which is with our God. Let us look out of self and its poverty to Jehovah and His riches of mercy. “And with him is plenteous redemption.” He can and will redeem all His people out of their many and great troubles; nay, their redemption is already wrought out and laid up with Him, so that He can at any time give His waiting ones the full benefit thereof. The attribute of mercy, and the fact of redemption, are two most sufficient reasons for hoping in Jehovah. There is no mercy or deliverance elsewhere.
(Spurgeon)
THOUGHT: (Read Psalm 130:1.)
PRAYER: (Use Psalm 130:2.)