Psalm 29:11 The LORD will give strength to his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace. I. THE BLESSINGS PROMISED, 1. Strength. How needed this is, for sin has made man weak. He tries to hide his weakness, but in vain. Nor can he heal himself. And after he is converted he still needs God's strength, "who giveth power to the faint." He would certainly fall and perish without it. And from this gift of strength comes — 2. Peace. The mariner in the storm is at peace because he knows that his ship is sound and strong and his pilot skilful. II. THE RECIPIENTS OF THESE PROMISES. "His people." These are they who have been chosen from the beginning, brought to Christ, and received His adoption as Sons of God. Two chief marks of His people are — 1 Humility. 2. Faith. And these shall be blessed with peace. Some men are cursed with it — the peace of indifference, hypocrisy, and the hardened heart. For unbelief produces a counterfeit peace when God lets a sinner alone in his sin. (Stephen Bridge, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace. |
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