The Nugget:
Psalm 37:24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
My Comment:
Naomi thought the hand of the Lord was against her. But we now have the whole package, the complete revelation of God to us as it is given in the Bible. Rather than supposing that the hand of the Lord is against us, may we learn from this passage that the Lord is upholding us with his hand. When we get upset at God because of our circumstances, sometimes the fault is our own, for we are not solidly convinced about the character of God as it is revealed in Scripture. The more we read and study the Bible, the more we get to know God. The better we know God, the better we understand his character, his attributes. The Bible teaches that God is no respecter of persons. He does not treat some of us less fairly than others! Difficulties and trials are sometimes sent our way to strengthen our character and build our trust in him to prepare us to help someone God may later send across our path to whom we can be an encouragement.
psm 37-23-24 2 great vses in the word of god. very encouraging cross refs for each vs
23 the steps of a good man are ordered by the lord; and he delighteth in his way. psm 119.133 he prays for the lord to order his steps! order my steps in thy word: and let
not any iniquity have dominion over me! psm 85.13 a promise. “righteousness shall
go before him: and shall set us in the way of his steps.!’psm 17.5 a daily prayer for us
to claim ” hold up goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not” “psm 121.3 he will
not suffer thy foot to be moved he that keepeth thee will not slumber” 121.8 ” the lord
shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for ever
more.”i sam 2.9 he will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strenth shall no man prevail.” job 23.12 neither have i gone back
from the commandment of his lips; i have esteemed the words of his mouth more
than necessary food.”pro 16.9 a mans heart deviseth his way; but the lord directeth
his steps, “can a man direct his own life in this world? no way! ” jer 10.23 o, lord, i
know that the way of man is not in himself; it is not in man that walketh to direct
his steps.” listen to ” jn 14.6 jesus saith unto him i am the “way”, the “truth”, and
the “life”; no man cometh unto the father, but by me”.
vs 24 though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the lord upholdeth him
with his hand. the christian faces a 3 fold enemy daily 1. the world 1 jn 2.15-16, 2.
flesh rom 7.18 3. devil i pe 5.8 “its called spiritual warfare”. vs 24 has some great
cross references for us to claim every day. eph 6.10 ” be strong in the lord and in
the power of his might.” vs 16 above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye
shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked”. ” psm 34.19 many are
the afflictions of the righteous; but the lord delievereth him out of them all.
“psm 40.1-3 vs i waited patiently for the lord, and he inclined unto me, and heard
my cry, vs 2 he brought me up also out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a
rock, and established my goings. vs 3 and he hath put a new song in my mouth,
even praise unto our god; many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the lord.
” psm 91.1-2 he that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under
the shadow of the almighty”, vs 2 i will say of the lord, he is my refuge and my
fortress; my god; in him will i trust.” “91.12 they shall bear thee up in their hands,
lest thou dash thy foot against stone.” psm 145.14 the lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.” pro 24.16 for a just man falleth 7 times, and raiseth up again: but the wicked shall fall unto mischief” mi 7.7-8 therefore i will look unto the lord: i will wait for the god of my salvation; my god will hear me. vs8 rejoice not against me, o mine enemy; when i fall, i shall arise; when i sit in darkness, the lord shall be a light unto me.” lk 22.31-32 and the lord said, simon, simon, behold, satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat; 32 but i have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not; and when thou are converted, strengthen thy brethen. psm 73.23-24 nevertheless i am continually with thee; thou hast holden me by my right hand. vs 24 thou shalt gude me with thy counsel, and afterward received my to glory. psm 150.6″ let everything that hath breath praise the lord. praise ye lord”