2. The psalmist has now grown bold by
the strengthening influence of prayer, and he now entreats the Judge of all the
earth to give sentence upon his case. He had been libeled, and having brought
his action before the highest court he, like an innocent man, has no desire to
escape the inquiry, but even invites and sues for judgment. He does not ask for
secrecy, but wants the result to come out to the world. He wants sentence pronounced
and executed forthwith. In some matters we may venture to be as bold as this;
but unless we can plead something better than our own supposed innocence, it is
terrible presumption thus to challenge the righteousness of a sin-hating God.
With Jesus as our complete and all-glorious righteousness we need not fear,
even if the day of judgment should commence at once. Our hope does not lie in
the prospect of favoritism from God, and in the consequent suspension of his
law; we expect to be judged on the same principles as others, and through the
blood and righteousness of our Redeemer we shall pass the ordeal unscathed.
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