Psalms 33:18-19 KJV
Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
Gill
"... His special mercy in Christ; which appears in the provision of him as a Saviour, in the mission of him into this world, and redemption by him; and is displayed in regeneration, the pardon of sin, and eternal life: and such that hope in it are they that see themselves miserable creatures, and in need of it; and who are encouraged to hope in it from the plenty and abundance of it in the heart of God..."
"....Not with dread of his wrath, or distrust of his grace, or for sinister ends and selfish views, but with a godly fear; by which men hate evil, depart from it, are careful not to offend God by it, but to serve and worship him; on such is not only his eye of Providence to protect from danger, to supply with the necessaries of life, but of love and grace"
The place every Christian ought to want to be is directly under the eye of the LORD. It is not, for the believer, a judgmental eye, looking to see what evil he may be up to, but a caring eye, enjoying the sight of those whom He loves so dearly.
And those He loves so dearly, hope in His mercy. They know they are not worthy. They are not attempting to cover up things before God and put on a show, they just believe that God is merciful and they seek that.
Oh Lord, be merciful! Deliver us and keep us.
Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
Gill
"... His special mercy in Christ; which appears in the provision of him as a Saviour, in the mission of him into this world, and redemption by him; and is displayed in regeneration, the pardon of sin, and eternal life: and such that hope in it are they that see themselves miserable creatures, and in need of it; and who are encouraged to hope in it from the plenty and abundance of it in the heart of God..."
"....Not with dread of his wrath, or distrust of his grace, or for sinister ends and selfish views, but with a godly fear; by which men hate evil, depart from it, are careful not to offend God by it, but to serve and worship him; on such is not only his eye of Providence to protect from danger, to supply with the necessaries of life, but of love and grace"
The place every Christian ought to want to be is directly under the eye of the LORD. It is not, for the believer, a judgmental eye, looking to see what evil he may be up to, but a caring eye, enjoying the sight of those whom He loves so dearly.
And those He loves so dearly, hope in His mercy. They know they are not worthy. They are not attempting to cover up things before God and put on a show, they just believe that God is merciful and they seek that.
Oh Lord, be merciful! Deliver us and keep us.
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