This isn’t new, though. Comp. 17). There is also implied a well-founded hope of interest in the God of salvation.The doctrine of providence would be a poor substitute to perishing sinners for the grace of the Gospel. Deep reality of such trials. All music free. The result. I myself am happier than I would have been had I sat down and bemoaned my fate." But for the most part afflictions are corrective, and not for purposes of discipline. It is the joy of personal appropriation, of objective pardon and peace — "my salvation." Success is to be sought and prayed for; we are not to ask for the discipline of failure. solves wings and flee away. (2) Freedom from the government of depravity. Success is to be sought and prayed for; we are not to ask for the discipline of failure. It is a joy which this world can neither give nor take away. 1. When does the soul experience it! Illustrations: David (Psalm 42:7-9); Asaph (Psalm 73:2, 24, 25); Paul and Silas (Acts 16:25). II. Success is to be sought and prayed for; we are not to ask for the discipline of failure. The fig tree ripens its figs, and the vines are in blossom; they give forth fragrance. On its external side the Lord Jesus Christ's work partook of the pain of failure.2. Micah 7:7 for a rich parallel. (1)We may rejoice in the works of God's hand. But the prophet foresaw that He who gave these possessions could take them away. Of these bold resolutions we have some eminent and illustrious scriptural examples. Though the fig tree should not blossom And there be no fruit on the vines, Though the yield of the olive should fail And the fields produce no food, Though the flock should be cut off from the fold And there be no cattle in the stalls, Yet I will exult in the LORD, I will rejoice in the God of my salvation. 04 - The revelation of God is with men. Affliction would double her sorrows, and prosperity lose half her joys. THE GOOD IN CIRCUMSTANCES OF EXTREMITY. A DELIGHTFUL EXPECTATION. Seek to attain clearness concerning your interest in the God of salvation, through union with Christ in effectual calling. Believers "will to do His will" only by His special grace preventing them; but they do really will, the act of willing is their own. )Cheerful spiritsSir John Lubbock.A woman who had had many sorrows and heavy burdens to bear, but who was noted for her cheerful spirits, once said in explanation: "You know, I have had no money. 2. Great calamities afford scope for the development of great principles.Trials, if very heavy, kill little men, but make great ones. Whatever the mind admires it enjoys, and enjoys in proportion to its admiration, whether it be a landscape or a painting. There is the best of all reasons for holy satisfaction. (1) Freedom from eternal punishment. The moment a man feels that he is dependent for happiness upon God, he feels desirous to know, love, and please that Being. Because —. 09 - But we see Jesus lower than angels. Men never break down as long as they can keep cheerful. We must not sit down passive, and wait for a sensible impulse. I have always smiled in the face of every misfortune. I have always smiled in the face of every misfortune. When scarcity and want come as a judgment from God, then it is extreme and extraordinary, and beyond the course of nature. Then the usual supply of the oil-olive trees is cut off. Let us, in this spirit, cultivate the habit of holy resolves, as well as holy desires. (Handley C. G. Moule, M. The will is called up. Yet I will rejoice in the LORD Though the fig tree may not blossom, Nor fruit be on the vines; Though the labor of the olive may fail, And the fields yield no food; Though the flock may be cut off from the fold And there be no food in the stall- "Rejoice in God." 03 - Brethren dwell in unity. "Yet." The design of God, in bestowing temporal benefits, is to help us through life, not to make us too much in love with it. On the contrary, it is the spring of deepest sympathy with souls, and of love-animated efforts for them. Readings from the Old Testament are an important part of Catholic and Episcopalian ceremonies and often used in other denominations. Only when it is pure. What is it to "joy in God"? 1. These adverse circumstances befell the nation, and, as the result of the Chaldean invasion, the direst woes had to be experienced. 3. Let us, in this spirit, cultivate the habit of holy resolves, as well as holy desires. The result. 1. Men never break down as long as they can keep cheerful. The Almighty is suited to our capacities; adequate to our necessity; durable as our existence. “Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls:”. The conditions. Deep reality of such trials. The Desire for Love 1:2 The Beloved to Her Lover: Oh, how I wish you would kiss me passionately! Micah 7:7 for a rich parallel. If God defends, who can injure? The language employed is figurative, and strikingly suggests to us circumstances of the deepest human need. 08 - ? In God they had elevation. This language of hope and joy is a striking contrast to three things —. Perfect and unbounded confidence in God, in the wisdom, power, and mercy of God, must be the ground of all our religious hope. Personal joy compels affectionate work. In their production and breeding there is a great deal of uncertainty. 6. 2. Some say personal enjoyment of present salvation is selfish." The children of men still have to pass through such dark seasons. A CHEERFUL RESOLUTION. The text reminds us of the uncertainty of temporal enjoyments, and of the peculiar felicity of a good man. Cheerfulness: — Cheerfulness is a duty we owe to others. 2. "Although the fig tree," etc. Not selfish sloth. JPS Tanakh 1917. Following the great deliverance are many lesser deliverances; both temporal and spiritual. "Yet will I rejoice in the Lord, I will joy," etc. and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen. In spite of what verse 17 describes — apparent failure of our efforts for God, or apparent desolation of His cause around us. "As thy day, so shall thy strength be.". Name: Though the fig tree does not blossom: Meter:. Could we set aside the doctrine of a particular providence, the circumstances of life would change their character. It is not necessary to rob the world of any of its beauty, or to disparage the happiness it is capable of communicating. And the very being and substance of these natural helps, carry with it this condition, that they are vanishing and fading. It is the privilege of good men not to be wholly dependent for happiness upon temporal things. Joy in God is well grounded, because God is on the side of the believer. 2. It is an everlasting joy. The strength and comfort of the creatures may fail us. There is an old tradition that a cup of gold is to be found wherever a rainbow touches the earth, and there are some people whose smile, the sound of whose voice, whose very presence, seems like a ray of sunshine, to turn everything they touch into gold. Without the Divine blessing, all men do is ineffectual. Although the fig-tree shall not blossom, etc. "I will rejoice in the Lord." 2. None: Thou art my God and I will praise Thee; Tony Hopkins ©1972 Scripture in Song. The joys of contemplation are amongst the most pure and elevating which intelligent creatures can experience. Such resolutions are neither formed nor executed without a conflict. "Yet will I rejoice in the Lord." 06 - Bless the Lord oh my soul and all that is within me . His loving-kindness is better than life.(Homilist. It is possible for the fig-tree not to blossom, etc. It is personal and progressive. "I will joy in God. Though the fig tree does not blossom ... ©1972 Scripture in Song: Bible Refs: Hab 3:17-19; LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES. This is a deliverance from the greatest evil. 2. Do we not rejoice in a healer? He will not only be content with it, he will be well pleased with his condition. This is a question not only of facts but of degrees; not only the pure mind can be happy, but it is happy in exact proportion to its purity. The resolve. It is the joy of the most elevating friendship. The resolve. It springs not from the world, but is derived from above. 2. THE EXPRESSION ON THE PROPHET'S CONFIDENCE AND JOY. Let us learn that it is of unspeakable importance that we stand prepared for trials which cannot be avoided. (4) Let the oppressed poor remember to whom vengeance belongeth. III. TO POINT OUT SOME PROPERTIES OF JOY IN GOD. "In God," "the God of my salvation" (ver. THE GOOD, CIRCUMSTANCED THUS, STAYING THEMSELVES UPON GOD, AND ON HIM AS WORKING IN ALL FOR THEIR SALVATION. "He will make me to walk upon mine high places." Under its shadow I delighted to sit, ... 13 The fig-tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines in blossom give forth their fragrance. The faint and feeble feelings of confidence in God which distinguish many real Christians. Man lives by the fruits of the earth. 1:3 The fragrance of your colognes is delightful; your name is like the finest perfume. International Standard Version. The conditions. Fear not only weakens our strength, but it intensifies our misery. I have laughed and told jokes when I could have wept. Affliction does not injuriously affect our best interests. There are degrees in the Christian's joy. 2. Be not cast down on account of the trials of life. On its external side the Lord Jesus Christ's work partook of the pain of failure.2. 1. It will come through our own will when it comes. I. So I commented that the verse reminded me something of the sultry Song of Solomon. "They that wait upon God shall renew their strength, and shall mount as on the wings of eagles," etc. "Although," forecasts the misery. REFLECTIONS SUGGESTED. 3. To convince us of our entire dependence upon Him for all our temporal enjoyments. One arises from without, but the other from within; one comes from the creature, the other from the Creator. Such seasons are designed by Infinite Wisdom to answer some important end. Though the Fig Tree Does Not Blossom by Wayne Dietterick (© 2007). Recorded Music Though the fig tree may not blossom (Lara George) This is a gorgeous song about having faith that God will not forget us, and one year, our very talented Elaine Loukes Potter sang it during the offering. 1. Korean Angel Worship Team Konsert on 4/8/2011 BCCM Kota Marudu.-Though the fig tree does not blossom- III. 3. THE EXERCISE OF A GRACIOUS HEART IN TIMES OF CALAMITY. Personal joy compels affectionate work. Indecision or dubiousness is always painful, and painful in exact correspondence to the value of the object to which it refers. It is the joy of the highest contemplation. The HIGHEST SPIRITUAL JOY is possible to a good man. Arising from saving knowledge of God: from pardon: from adoption: from the habitual indwelling of the Holy Ghost. THE OBJECT OF THE CHRISTIAN'S REJOICING. I have tried never to let anyone go from my presence without a happy word or a bright thought to carry with them. The wisdom of this conduct is seen in two things —. )Cheerful spiritsSir John Lubbock.A woman who had had many sorrows and heavy burdens to bear, but who was noted for her cheerful spirits, once said in explanation: "You know, I have had no money. She replied, “I’m just theologically sexy like that!” I love that. Cheerfulness: — Cheerfulness is a duty we owe to others. Men never break down as long as they can keep cheerful. "He will make my feet like hinds' feet." There is an old tradition that a cup of gold is to be found wherever a rainbow touches the earth, and there are some people whose smile, the sound of whose voice, whose very presence, seems like a ray of sunshine, to turn everything they touch into gold. "I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation." Nothing in the subject should hinder our joy. "The Lord God is my strength." II. (3) Freedom from the evils of affliction. On the contrary, it is the spring of deepest sympathy with souls, and of love-animated efforts for them. Though the fig tree may not blossom Nor fruit be on the vines Though the labor of the olive may fail And the fields yield no food Though the flock may be cut off from the fold And there be no herd in the stall. We live for a higher and nobler object than worldly wealth. Consider the sanctifying tendency of afflictions. And He makes it manifest that they are His own, by taking them away at His pleasure. Such resolutions should be formed. 1. The way that The Message relays it, though, there is definitely the sense of pursuit, of yearning desire for union. 1. The joy of the Christian in the season of affliction is the fruit of the Saviour's mediation. King James Version (KJV) Theologically sexy. 12 The flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. Download easily transposable chord charts and sheet music plus lyrics for 100,000 songs. Such seasons are the consequence of man's sin. The privileges of God's people are not temporal, but spiritual. Joy in God is well grounded, because of what God has done for the believer. The saints are members of those societies and people who are thus punished. Most were based on actual Scripture words, as was 'Scripture in Song - Songs of the Kingdom', which I think originated in New Zealand. Good men have always been enabled to do so. The Triune God, the one God subsisting in three persons. THE GOOD MAN RECOGNISES THE POSSIBILITY OF A TOTAL FAILURE IN THIS PROVISION. 1. Song of Solomon 2:15-17. The shadow of Florence Nightingale cured more than her medicines; and if we share the burdens of others, we lighten our own. His loving-kindness is better than life.(Homilist. There is self-centeredness on one or both partner’s part, usually with an unwillingness to admit it and change. In God they had swiftness. 3. But it may come, and in one degree or another it will, in every deep Christian experience, whether as personal failure or as a sense of surrounding failure. Such resolutions may be formed. The will is called up. I have laughed and told jokes when I could have wept. "He will make my feet like hinds' feet." 2. 3. and no cattle in the stalls, 18 yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Look to the Lord in the administration of providence, and submit to His will manifested in it. 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