xxvi. 20. _Enter into thy chambers, &c._
The religion of Christ, as a religion of consolation, is eminently
suited to the condition of men in a sinful, suffering, and dying
world. The same Saviour who died to save, lives to bless, saying,
_"Lo, I am with you always,"_ &c. (Matt. xxviii. 20). The same Holy
Spirit sanctifies and comforts. This Scripture suggests, that in the
worst of storms God's people have a secure hiding-place.
I. A CONSOLATORY TRUTH IMPLIED. God's people have chambers of
security and defence in time of danger. Every perfection of the
Divine character, every office of Christ, every Divine promise is a
chamber of defence (Prov. xviii. 10).
II. A WELCOME DUTY ENJOINED. "Enter," &c. 1. _Who gives the
invitation?_ The Lord Jehovah, with whom is Everlasting Strength.
2. _To whom this invitation is given,_ "My people." Not Babylon, not
Egypt, but "my people." 3. _What it is to which He calls them._ To
enter their closets, hold communion with Him, trust themselves to His
keeping.
III. THE REASONS FOR THIS RETREAT. 1. _Because the calamity
anticipated is very great._ God comes out of His place to judge the
nations, &c. 2. _The season of danger is short._ "For a little
moment." Self-sacrifice and self-restraint for Christ's sake will not
last long. 3. _Because the blessings promised are very valuable._
Present purity and peace, future glory, &c.--_Samuel Thodey._