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THE FORESHADOWING OF THE WORKING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
THURSDAY, APRIL 11
Psalm 97:1-12
Zechariah 4:6
“It is the spirit
that quickeneth …”
THE FORESHADOWING OF THE WORKING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
As the last Psalm sang the praises of the Lord in connection with the proclamation of the Gospel among the Gentiles, so this appears to foreshadow the mighty working of the Holy Spirit in subduing error and the casting down of idol-gods.
Across the sea a voice cries for rejoicing at the reign of Jesus (v.1).
The sacred fire descends (v.3).
Like lightning the Gospel flames forth (v.4).
Difficulties vanish (v.5).
All the nations see the glory of God (v.6).
The idol worshippers are confounded (v.7).
The Church rejoices (v.8).
The Lord is exalted (v.9).
The Psalm closes with an exhortation to holy steadfastness under the persecution which would follow. It further bids the saints rejoice that their path is bright and their rewards certain.
The Psalm divides itself into four portions, each containing three verses:
1. The coming of the Lord (vv.1-3)
2. The effect upon the earth (vv.4-6)
3. The influence on the heathen and God’s people (vv.7-9)
4. Exhortation to holiness and happiness (vv.10-12).
THOUGHT: God moves in a mysterious way.
PRAYER: Father, help me to see the wonder working of the Holy Spirit.