July 11
Psalms 29:11
The LORD will give
strength unto his people;
the LORD will
bless his people with peace.
However hot the war, or sore the trial, we may
be sure of this, that “as our day, so shall our strength be.“
God has promised, and He will give.
He gives because they are His people, as the father to his
children; because He has covenanted to do so, and He is faithful; lest their foes
should triumph over them, whereas He has said, “They shall overcome at the
last.”
He has raised their expectations, and He will
not disappoint them; He has commanded them to pray, and He will not refuse.
He will give strength sufficient - enough, but perhaps none
to spare - suitable to their circumstances and wants.
Has the Lord pledged Himself to give strength to
His people; yea, to be Himself their strength?
Then let us fight
courageously; look forward joyfully; bear every cross patiently; pray fervently;
praise daily; and believe confidently.
God hath spoken - saints in every age have found
Him a truth-telling, promise performing God - Satan is a liar, a deceiver, a
false witness against God - let us therefore resist him, and he will flee from
us.
The strong God is our support in every trial.
Give me Thy strength, O God of power;
Then let the wind blow, and thunders roar,
Thy faithful witness will I be;
Tis fix’d; I can do all through Thee;
Fulfill Thy sovereign counsel, Lord,
Thy will be done, Thy name adored!
James Smith
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