Joshua 14

REFLECTIONS UPON CHAP. XIV.—Such as refer themselves to God to choose for them will never find cause to repent of their lot. Yea, it is not only useful, but necessary, to acknowledge God in all our ways, that he may direct our paths, and prosper the work of our hands; and to view every thing that we obtain lawfully as coming from him.—How edifying is it to observe aged professors strong in the faith, giving glory to God! It is not pride, but due acknowledgment, to declare what a gracious God has done for us and by us. The more singular our fidelity has been towards God, it is the more commendable. And, if we have served God in godly simplicity in our youth, we shall find the comfort and blessing of it when we grow old. The issues of our life are in God’s hand. Neither age, nor sickness, nor sword, can cut those off whom he determines to preserve. Every year therefore through which we are spared is a new call for thankfulness to him who preserves our soul in life; and the death of others around should make us the more sensible of the mercy which preserves us. But indeed wonders of mercy and of judgment will God work for performing his promise in the most honourable manner to such as by faith remarkably glorify him in an hour of temptation. Such as trust in him will never find themselves disappointed of their hopes. And with the utmost boldness we may insist upon having what he has promised, and dare to engage the most powerful opposer in order to obtain it