Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!
God's excellence towers far above the heavens, yet He deigns to cast His eyes upon the earth and govern all things according to His will. When you see sudden changes in the world, do not lose sight of His providence; He permits no disorder that is not under His sovereign direction.
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Commenting on Psalm 113:1-9
God dwells so high He must stoop to see the heavens themselves, yet He bends lower still to know the sorrows of His servants on earth. Heathen philosophers could not fathom this: a God both infinitely exalted and intimately attentive, counting the hairs of our heads and knowing our need before we ask. Praise His condescending greatness.
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Praise is pressed upon us repeatedly because we are slow to it, yet those who serve Him know Him best and have the most reason to praise Him. It is their business to speak well of their Master; if they do not, who should?
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Commenting on Psalm 113:1-9