The Comfort of God’s Providence

“I have remembered Your judgments from of old, O Lord, and comfort myself” (Psalm 119:52).  David encouraged himself by remembering how God had worked in the lives of people, both the righteous and the unrighteous, in the past.  God’s providences in blessing His people and in condemning the wicked, all in conformity to the promises and warnings in His word, can give us great comfort and encouragement.  David concluded from God’s judgments, that though the wicked flourish now, they shall perish; and though the godly be afflicted now, they shall be rewarded.  Thinking on these things strengthens our faith, increases our love for God, and confirms our hope.  Those who behold such providences will see that godliness and holiness do bring advantage and benefit in this world.  They will have infallible evidence that the world is not governed by chance, but by an almighty, all-wise, and just God.