Psalm 31:5

These words have been frequently used by holy men in their hour of departure. We may profitably consider them this evening. The object of the faithful man’s concern in life and death is not his body or his possessions, but his spirit; this is his choicest treasure—if this is safe, all is well.

What is this mortal life compared with the soul? The believer commits his soul to the hand of his God; it came from Him, it is His own, He has previously sustained it, He is able to keep it, and it is most fitting that He should receive it. All things are safe in Jehovah’s hands; what we entrust to the Lord will be secure, both now and in that day of days towards which we are approaching.

It is peaceful living, and glorious dying, to repose in the care of heaven. At all times we should commit our all to Jesus’ faithful hand; then, though life may hang on a thread, and adversities may multiply as the sands of the sea, our soul shall dwell at ease, and delight itself in quiet resting places.

“You have redeemed me, O Lord God of truth.” Redemption is a solid basis for confidence. David did not know Calvary as we do, but temporal redemption cheered him; and will not eternal redemption console us even more sweetly? Past deliverances are strong pleas for present assistance. What the Lord has done He will do again, for He does not change. He is faithful to His promises and gracious to His saints; He will not turn away from His people.

“Though You slay me I will trust,
Praise You even from the dust,
Prove, and tell it as I prove,
Your unutterable love.
You may chasten and correct,
But You never can neglect;
Since the ransom price is paid,
On Your love my hope is stayed.”