Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 119:57

1. The infinite possession: "Thou art my portion, O LORD." Notice

(a) A clear distinction made by the Psalmist between his portion and that of the ungodly here and hereafter:

See Psalms 48:2.

(b) positive claim: "Thou art my portion, O LORD." This "portion" is boundless, abiding, appropriate, satisfying, elevating, all of grace.

2. The appropriate resolution: "I have said that I would keep thy words."

(a) Notice the preface: "I have said."

(b) The link between the portion possessed and the resolution made.

(c) The work of keeping God's words. Keep him who is the

Word Christ Jesus. Keep the word of the gospel doctrines, precepts, promises (kept in the heart to comfort the believer). This blessed subject suggests a solemn contrast. See the portion of that servant who did not keep his Lord's word: Matthew 24:48-51 See "Spurgeon's Sermons, "

No. 1372: "God our Portion, and his Word our Treasure."

Ver. 57 (first clause). The believer's portion.

1. Show the validity of his claim: "my."

(a) A gift by covenant: Hebrews 8:10-13.

(b) Involved in joint heirship with Christ: Romans 8:17.

(c) Confirmed by the experience of faith.

2. Survey the superlative value of his possession: "The Lord."

(a) Absolutely good.

(b) Infinitely precious.

(c) Inexhaustibly full.

(d) Everlastingly sure.

3. Suggest a method of deriving the greatest present advantage from it.

(a) Meditate much upon God, under the conviction that he is your portion.

(b) Carry all cares to him, and cast every burden on him.

(c) Refer every temptation to the word of his law, and every doubt to the word of his promise.

(d) Draw largely upon his riches to meet every need as it arises. John Field, of Sevenoaks, 1882.

Ver. 57-58. The believer's estate, profession, and petition.

Psalms 119:58*