Psalms 34:1-10 - Homilies By C. Short

Deliverance and gratitude.

Occasion of the psalm uncertain. Celebrates some great deliverance which awakens praise and inspires him to teach others trust add the secret of a prosperous life.

I. A GREAT DELIVERANCE CELEBRATED . ( Psalms 34:4-6 .) Salvation.

1 . He was in great trouble and danger. ( Psalms 34:4-6 .) That the nature of the danger is not explained. Sin and sorrow our greatest trouble.

2 . He earnestly sought deliverance. ( Psalms 34:4-6 .) No salvation except to earnest seekers.

3 . God answered him and saved him. His face was bright with the light of God's face. God's angel was the instrument of his deliverance. Christ our Mediator and Deliverer.

II. HE IS FILLED WITH GRATITUDE . ( Psalms 34:1-3 .)

1 . His thankfulness was to be enduring. Not an evanescent thing, like the morning cloud and early dew, but lasting.

2 . He calls upon all the afflicted ( humble ) to join in the praise. ( Psalms 34:2 , Psalms 34:3 .) Because they may experience a like deliverance. God's salvation is for the whole world.

III. HE INVITES MEN TO PUT THE GOODNESS OF GOD TO THE TEST OF EXPERIENCE . ( Psalms 34:8-10 .)

1 . They will find how blessed are they who trust in God.

2 . All their true and real wants shall be satisfied. ( Psalms 34:9 , Psalms 34:10 .)—S.