He Heals the Brokenhearted and Sustains the Universe (Psalm 147) | Charles Spurgeon

Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 147Charles Spurgeon’s commentary on Psalm 147 highlights it as a remarkable song celebrating the greatness and condescending goodness of Jehovah. The Psalm begins and ends with Hallelujah, emphasizing that praising God is good, pleasant, and becoming for believers. God is portrayed as both a builder and a healer. He builds up the church by gathering the spiritual outcasts, demonstrating his loving restoration. Furthermore, he shows infinite compassion by healing the broken in heart and binding up the bleeding wounds of those convicted of sin.Spurgeon draws a striking contrast between God's vast power and his tender care. The same God who heals sorrowful hearts also counts the mighty host of stars and calls them by name. This reveals an infinite understanding and a condescending nature that brings low the proud and exalts the meek. God's providence is also evident in nature. He covers the heavens with clouds, prepares rain, and makes grass grow upon the mountains, providing food for the beasts and the young ravens that cry out. Spurgeon notes that God takes no pleasure in the mere physical strength of a horse or a man, but rather delights in those who simultaneously fear him and hope in his mercy.The commentary further extols God for his special blessings upon Jerusalem, representing the church. He secures her gates against false doctrines, grants internal peace, and satisfies his people with the finest of the wheat, representing gospel truth. God controls the winter elements, casting snow like wool to protect the earth and ice like morsels, only to melt them swiftly with his word and the warm breath of his Spirit. Ultimately, the highest cause for praise is God's sovereign grace in revealing his word, statutes, and judgments exclusively to his chosen people, a privilege not granted to other nations.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerSpotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdwhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730