Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
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Psalms
Book: Psalms
Chapter: 46
Overview:
Confidence in
God.
(1-5) An exhortation to behold it.
(6-11)
1-5 This psalm encourages to
Hope and trust in
God; in his
power and
Providence, and his gracious presence with his
Church
in the worst of times. We may apply it to spiritual enemies, and
the encouragement we have that, through
Christ, we shall be
conquerors over them. He is a Help, a present Help, a Help
found, one whom we have found to be
So; a Help at
Hand, one that
is always near; we cannot desire a better, nor shall we ever
find the like in any
Creature. Let those be troubled at the
troubling of the waters, who build their confidence
On a
floating foundation; but let not those be alarmed who are led to
the
Rock, and there find firm footing. Here is joy to the
Church, even in sorrowful times. The
River alludes to the graces
and consolations of the Holy
Spirit, which flow through every
part of the
Church, and through
God's sacred ordinances,
gladdening the
Heart of every believer. It is promised that the
Church shall not be moved. If
God be in our hearts,
By his
Word
dwelling richly in us, we shall be established, we shall be
helped; let us trust and not be afraid.
6-11 Come and see the effects of desolating judgments, and
stand in awe of
God. This shows the perfect security of the
Church, and is an
Assurance of lasting peace. Let us pray for
the speedy approach of these glorious days, and in silent
submission let us
Worship and trust in our almighty Sovereign.
Let all believers triumph in this, that the
Lord of hosts, the
God of
Jacob, has been, is, and will be with us; and will be our
Refuge.
Mark this, take the comfort, and say, If
God be for us,
who can be against us? With this, through
Life and in
Death, let
us answer every fear.