Monday, June 16, 2014

Unchangeable God

Psalms 119:52 KJV
I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.

I agree with Albert Barnes' Notes that this verse does not seem to speak of judgment in the sense of divine justice pouring down, but in the sense of God's immutable dealings in the affairs of men. He goes on to say, "When all else seemed to fail, it was a comfort to reflect that an unchangeable God presided over the affairs of people."

What comfort is ours when we reflect upon the constant, unchanging and merciful hand of God.
  • He does judge and chasten
  • He also renews mercy every day
  • He executes vengeance upon. Our oppressors
  • He also saves and spares any of them who repent
The dispensations of men have changed over the course of history but God's plan has not. I may be as comforted by remembering God's judgments of old as this Psalmist was maybe 3000 years ago. 

No comments:

Post a Comment