1 Chronicles 17

REFLECTIONS UPON CHAP. XVII.—Every true fearer of God is solicitous to have his glory set forth. And God’s ministers especially ought to encourage any good word and work. Gracious desires, even where ineffectual, are highly regarded of God. But outward pomp in his worship and service is little esteemed as is sight. Earnest desires and endeavours to build an house to the Lord, are best methods to raise up our own. Blessings on our children are mercies to themselves. But in Christ himself, as our ALL and IN ALL, the promises have their complete fulfilment. With what deep humility we ought to approach unto God! Those are the truly honourable of the earth, whom he regards: and it is the glory of the highest monarch to be his servants. As there is none like him, so there is no happiness like to a sense of his favour. With ravishing wonder, and believing confidence, we may plead his promises. And if we share in his covenant of grace we shall partake of his everlasting glory. 51