11. We all are cheered by tokens for good, and the psalmist felt it to be
an auspicious omen that after all his deep depression he was not utterly given
over to his foe. By this I know that thou favorest me. Thou hast a
special regard to me, I have the secret assurance of this in my heart, and,
therefore, thine outward dealings do not dismay me, for I know that thou lovest
me in them all. Because mine enemy doth not triumph over me. What if the
believer has no triumph over his foes, he must be glad that they do not triumph
over him. If we have not all we want, we should praise God for all we have.
Much there is in us over which the ungodly might exult, and if God’s mercy
keeps the dogs’ mouths closed when they might be opened, we must give him our
heartiest gratitude. What a wonder it is that when the devil enters the lists
with a poor, erring, bedridden, deserted, slandered saint, and has a thousand
evil tongues to aid him, yet he cannot win the day.
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