God's Thoughts Toward Good Men
J. C. Jackson. 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth… I. WHY DOES GOD EXERCISE ALL HIS POWER OF OBSERVATION AND CONTROL IN THIS WORLD IN BEHALF OF GOOD MEN? The answer is that they of all creatures best illustrate His character and glorify Him most. They alone — 1. Were originally created in the Divine likeness. 2. Have been born again into His spiritual image. 3. Glorify Him in the highest degree by holy lives. II. HOW HAVE GOD'S POWERS OF OBSERVATION AND CONTROL BEEN EXERCISED IN THEIR BEHALF? 1. The process of the earth's development during the vast geologic periods of the first five creative days all meant that man was coming, and that God's eyes were running forward to prepare him a home. 2. In connection with the creation of living creatures, by the aid of comparative anatomy we can see God's eyes running forward through all the orders of animate life up to man. 3. Having given him a body fearfully and wonderfully made, He has made abundant provision for the supply of all his wants. (1) Physical. (2) Intellectual. (3) Social. (4) Religious. Sanctified afflictions; Bible; Christ. (J. C. Jackson.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars. WEB: For the eyes of Yahweh run back and forth throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein you have done foolishly; for from henceforth you shall have wars."