Bulletin Notes
Psalms 18:30
As for] God, his way [is] perfect
Or "without spot" {m}, as the Septuagint render the word; without any
just charge of inequality, or unrighteousness; such is God's way of providence,
though sometimes his methods of providence are scoffed at by wicked men, and
murmured at by his own people: they are at a loss, at times, to reconcile
promises and providences together, and to account for the justice and equity
of them; these ways of his are
unsearchable, and not to be traced out by them; but when his judgments will be
made manifest, the wisdom, goodness, and righteousness of them will be clearly
discerned, and they will be admired; for they are all of a piece, and perfectly
consistent with the attributes of God: and such also is his way of grace, and
method of salvation; it is agreeable to all his perfections, and according to
his purposes, counsel, and covenant; this being resolved on in his breast,
contrived by his wisdom, and concluded on in the covenant, has been effected
and finished by his son; and his inward way of working upon the heart, though
at present imperfect, will be completed; he is
a rock, and his work is perfect,
and all his ways are judgment: whatever way or method he contrives and enters
upon, whether in providence or grace, he pursues and brings to an issue; for he
is an omnipotent, omniscient, and unchangeable Being, and neither frustrates,
nor is he frustrated; nor is there any insincerity, unrighteousness, and
unfaithfulness in him; nor can he act contrary to himself, and the perfections
of his nature: the way also which he prescribes to others is perfect and plain,
whether the path of doctrine or of duty; the path of truth is plain to the
enlightened understanding, and the way of holiness is such, in which men,
though fools, shall not err.
the word of the
Lord is tried;
as silver in a furnace, and is clear of all dross, of error, and falsehood; is
free from human mixtures, and without any impurity and unholiness; nor is God's
word of promise chargeable with unfaithfulness; all his promises being yea and
amen in Christ, and have been tried and proved by the saints in all ages; and
have been found true, faithful, constant, and invariable;
he [is] a buckler to all those that trust in him;
not in man, nor in themselves; in their own righteousness, or in any creature
or creature enjoyment or performance; but in the providence and power of God,
in his grace and mercy, in his word, and especially in his Son; in his person,
blood, and righteousness; to such he is a buckler or shield: his power is all
around them, his favor encompasses them, and his truth, or faithfulness in his
word, is their shield and buckler: and so is his Son, who is both a sun and
shield to them; and such are his precious blood, his spotless righteousness,
and stoning sacrifice; which, being held up by faith, repel the fiery darts of
Satan.
Christians are people of
Hope. We are saved by Grace through Faith and receive the wonderful gift of
Hope for today,
tomorrow, and forever.
Therefore,
having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus
Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we
stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also
glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and
perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint,
because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit
who was given to us.” Romans 5:1-5 “We give thanks to the God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, since we heard of your faith in
Christ Jesus and of your love for all the saints; because of the hope which is
laid up for you in heaven, of which you heard before in the word of the truth
of the gospel.” Colossians 1:3-5
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