My God and My Country

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But he answering, said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

The Gospel According to Matthew 4:4

Psalm 13:5

Prefaced & Edited by Doktor Riktor Von Zhades

5 But I trust in thy mercy: mine heart shall rejoice in thy salvation; I will sing to the Lord, because he hath dealt lovingly with me.

Brethren:

First it should be noted that this from the Geneva Bible Translation, and as such what is separated into two verses, that being five and six, are herein combined into one.

Moving forward it is no surprise that throughout his life King David was faced with adversity, from his battle against Goliath and persecution by King Saul, and further onward in dealing with those that would act treacherously during his reign. Yet still through all these divers tribulations he clung fast to two ideals and beliefs. One placing his trust in the Lord to deal with these trials and to do so fairly. Two; to sing and praise Him for doing justice for him in love.

We could learn much from just these two actions if we applied them to our lives on a daily basis. To trust in His wisdom, and to praise Him for the same. Henceforth, let us strive to do this for it is a proven road to internal peace. For it is the peace that passes all understanding. (Read Philippians 4:6-8)

Dr. Riktor Von Zhades - Humble servant of Christ Jesus

“The faith, hope, and comfort of the psalmist grew and increased by prayer; from complaining he goes to praying, from praying to believing; he trusted not in himself, not in his own heart, nor in his own righteousness and merits, but in the mercy of God; and not in the bare absolute mercy of God, but in the grace and goodness of God, as the word F24 here used signifies, as it is displayed in the plenteous redemption which is by Christ; which is a sufficient ground of faith and hope; (Read Psalms 130:7) [both of] which God is the contriver, author, and giver of, and in which the glory of his perfections is so greatly displayed: and a true believer rejoices more on account that God is glorified by it than because of his own interest in it; and this joy is an inward one, it is joy in the heart, and is real and unfeigned, and is what continues, and will be felt and expressed both here and hereafter.

In prayer faith is encouraged, through believing the heart is filled with joy; and this joy is expressed by the lips, in songs of praise to the Lord, ascribing the glory of salvation to him, and giving him thanks for every mercy and blessing of life; both in a way of providence and grace, granting life and preserving it, and supporting with the comforts of it; blessing with spiritual blessings, and crowning with loving kindness and tender mercies; all which is generous and bountiful dealing, and affords a just occasion of praise and thanksgiving.”

John Gill - 17^th Century Theologian