Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
David teaches us that when adversity presses hard, we must take hold of God's promises and use them as a shield to break through every temptation that assails us. He himself learned this in his long struggle with Saul, and the pattern holds for all who suffer distress.
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Commenting on Psalm 4:1-8
Men want to see good rather than believe it, always grasping downward like beasts after the muddy pools of wealth. But the true believer looks upward; the light of God's face is his riches, his honour, his joy unspeakable and full of glory.
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Carnal men cry 'Who will show us any good?' meaning corn and wine, sensible wealth. But they will not turn to God, and they seek visible good instead of the unseen things of faith. A gracious soul refuses such scraps; he wants the Chief Good, and no lesser good will satisfy him.
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Commenting on Psalm 4:6-8