But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.
The verse is the settled conclusion reached after doubting whether God's ways are fair, because transgressors receive blessings while those who love God are compassed with difficulties and perplexities. That outlook nearly makes the feet slip into envy at the wicked for their prosperity, firm strength, ease, increasing riches, and freedom from the troubles common to others. Understanding comes in the sanctuary of God, where the wicked are seen to stand on slippery, unstable ground headed for being cast down to destruction and ruin. There their end is sudden desolation and being consumed with terrors that pass like a despised dream on awaking.
That insight exposes the doubter's own grieved, ignorant, beast-like foolishness. God holds the believer continually by the right hand, which makes nearness to Him safe. Drawing near to God is good, and putting trust in the Lord God leads to declaring all His works.
The verse is the settled conclusion reached after doubting whether God's ways are fair, because transgressors receive blessings while those who love God are compassed with difficulties and perplexities. That outlook nearly makes the feet slip into envy at the wicked for their prosperity, firm strength, ease, increasing riches, and freedom from the troubles common to others. Understanding comes in the sanctuary of God, where the wicked are seen to stand on slippery, unstable ground headed for being cast down to destruction and ruin. There their end is sudden desolation and being consumed with terrors that pass like a despised dream on awaking.
That insight exposes the doubter's own grieved, ignorant, beast-like foolishness. God holds the believer continually by the right hand, which makes nearness to Him safe. Drawing near to God is good, and putting trust in the Lord God leads to declaring all His works.