There is a river, the streams of which make the city of God glad, the holy place of the tents of the Most High.
Divine grace flows like a river, smooth, full, never failing, refreshing believers with consolation. These streams in all their variety make glad God's city by assuring us that Zion's Lord will unfailingly supply every need. Like an Eastern city under siege, the church's survival depends on this water supply; but ours can never be cut off.
AI summary
God's favor is denoted by a river (compare Psa 36:8; Zac 14:8; Rev 22:1). city of God, the holy place--His earthly residence, Jerusalem and the temple (compare Psa 2:6; Psa 3:4; Psa 20:2; Psa 48:2, &c.). God's favor, like a river whose waters are conducted in channels, is distributed to all parts of His Church. most High--denoting His supremacy (Psa 17:2).
Like Eden's stream that watered the garden, grace makes Jerusalem a paradise: the river flows with rippling waves through the holy place where God dwells. When enemies threaten and encompass the city, she shall not hunger or despair, for this river of ordinances and promises sustains her through the night until God's help breaks forth at morning.
AI summary
Commenting on Psalm 46:4-7