For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.
Human affairs are not ruled by blind fortune but by God's judgments in all the changes and chances of this world. Adversity, shipwreck, famine, disease, war, marks His displeasure summoning us to account for our sins; prosperity flows from His grace so He may receive the praise due a merciful Father and impartial Judge.
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Commenting on Psalm 107:1-43
Christ's love melts brass and iron as tow before flame. He has broken every spiritual bond that held us captive, and the gates of hell cannot prevail against those He has freed. We must praise Him for such wonders of grace.
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Prisoners sit in darkness, in the shadow of death itself, because they rebelled against God's words and scorned His counsel. Their affliction is meant to humble them, to break their pride and bring them low in their own eyes; if their hearts remain hard and high under it, they thwart God's very purpose.
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Commenting on Psalm 107:10-16