2. Thou hast given him his heart’s desire. That
desire he ardently pursued when he was on earth by his prayer, actions, and
suffering; he showed that his heart longed to redeem his people, and now in
heaven he has his desire granted him. If our hearts are right with God, he will
in our case also “fulfill the desire of them
that fear him.” And hast not withholden the request of his lips. Those are the
only true prayers where the heart’s desire is first, and the lip’s request
follows after. Jesus prayed vocally as well as mentally; speech is a great
assistance to thought. The requests of the Saviour were not withheld. He was
and still is a prevailing Pleader. He is ready to ask for us at the mercy-seat.
Have we not at this hour some desire to send up to his Father by him? Selah.
Here a pause is very properly inserted, that we may admire the blessed success
of the King’s prayers, and that we may prepare our own requests which may be
presented through him. If we had a few more quiet rests, a few more Selahs in
our public worship, it might be profitable.
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