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Trusting God's Promises in Dark Times
Commentators note the stark contrast between God's promise of an eternal, glorious throne (Psalms 89:36) and the reality described here. The king's 'brightness' is gone and his throne is 'cast down.' This teaches believers that God's actions can sometimes seem to contradict His promises. The challenge is to trust in God's unchanging covenant even when circumstances appear bleak, confident that His ultimate purposes will prevail.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 89:44
18th Century
Theologian
Thou hast made his glory to cease - Margin, "brightness." Luther, "Thou destroyest his purity." The original word means brightness,…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 89:44
19th Century
Bishop
Thou hast ... —Literally, You have made to cease from his brightness — that is, the brightness of the sun, promised in Ps…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 89:38–45
19th Century
Preacher
Spiritually, this sad description reveals the sorrowful state of the professing church of Christ in the times in which we live.
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John Gill
On Psalms 89:44
17th Century
Pastor
You have made his glory to cease The glory of his deity, though it did not properly cease, yet it seemed to do so, being …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 89:38–52
17th Century
Minister
Sometimes it is not easy to reconcile God's providences with His promises, yet we are sure that God's works fulfill His word. When the great Anoint…