Salmos 25
F.B. Meyer · Citado em PreceptAustin
Salmos 25:14-15
Meyer - What secrets God has to tell his own! (Gen. 18:17; John 15:15; 1 Cor. 2:9, 10). Warren
Salmos 25:14-15
Meyer says “There are secret passages of love between Christ and the believing soul, which it would not be lawful to utter. High fellowship: deep blessedness.”
Salmos 25:14-15
Meyer - Psalm 25:14 The secret of the Lord is with them that fear Him. What marvellous words! They remind one of the sapphire work which the elders saw at the foot of the throne, and which was like “the body of heaven for clearness.” Three different renderings are suggested by the R.V. The Secret of the Lord. — To some it is permitted to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven. To these the white stone is given, on which is engraven a name, which only he knows that receives it. There are secret passages of love between Christ and the believing soul, which it would not be lawful for it to utter. High fellowship: deep blessedness. Things which eye hath not seen. Jesus revealed his secrets when Judas had gone forth. “Wherefore askest thou after my name,” He said to Manoah, “seeing it is secret?” The Counsel of the Lord. — “His Name shall be called… Counsellor.” He draws near to those that fear to grieve Him, and gives them counsel. He instructs them in the way that He chooses for them; He guides them in his truth and teaches them; He guides them in judgment; and tells them, as He did Abraham, what He is about to do. The Friendship of the Lord. — “Ye are my friends,” said Jesus, “if ye do whatsoever I command you.” He longs for friends — those to whom He can tell his desires, on whom He may impose implicit confidence, and who will be so taken up with Him as to be indifferent to everything else, their one purpose to do his least bidding. Oh to be honored with the personal friendship of Jesus! It were a rare privilege to be entrusted with his secrets, and to hear Him say, “I have not called you servants, but friends.” (Our Daily Homily ) John Kennedy - The Lord shares His secrets with those who fear Him, imparting wisdom and peace in difficult times. He gives them guidance during times of decision. He gives reassurance as needed. Fear the Lord. Let His Word be precious, and use it for the ends for which it is given. Aspire for a clearer view of its wonders, a simpler faith in its truth, a ravishing sense of its sweetness, and a deeper experience of its power. Be guided by its light, molded by its form, fed by its manna, and cheered by its comforts, fearing Him and learning His secrets day by day. (See full sermon below - "The Secret of the Lord") Would you like to know that sweetness Of the secret of the Lord? Go and hide beneath His shadow; This shall then be your reward; And whene’er you leave the silence Of that happy meeting-place, By the Spirit bear the image Of the Master in your face. by Ellen Lakshmi Goreh Secret (05475)(sod - click for full word study) primarily means confidential conversation, speech or talk. Sod emphasizes confidentiality in contrast to more general advice or counsel. Sod can refer to the close friendship which exists between people (Ps 55:14) or to the intimate knowledge that friendship brings, especially their secrets (Pr 25:9). While not all would agree with Ellicott's comment regarding the derivation of this Hebrew word, it is interesting - "The Hebrew word primarily means couch, and then the confidential talk of those sitting on it." THE FEAR OF THE LORD Those who fear Him - This person is the one who recognizes Who God is and shows Him the reverence He is rightly due. This fear includes acknowledging God's authority over his life and is manifest by living his life in view of the fact that he is accountable to Him. Such recognition of Jehovah results in submissive obedience to Him and His Word. The fear referred to here is not fear of God's punishments (which is not a bad fear as it can serve to restrain us from committing sin) but it is filial fear, the fear which an affectionate child has of grieving its father, or causing him pain. Thomas