“They limited the Holy One of Israel.” – Psalms 78:41
This was Israel’s sin, and has it not often been ours? Our God is the Holy One, and will do what is the most for His glory; He is the Holy One of Israel, and will therefore consult His people’s welfare.
We must not limit His wisdom, for it is infinite; we must not limit His power, for it is omnipotent; we must not limit His mercy, for it is as high as heaven and deep as hell; we must not limit Him to time, for He will display His sovereignty. He will not be tied to walk by our rules, or be bound to keep our time; but He will perform His word, honour our faith, and reward them that diligently seek Him.
However tried, beware of limiting the Holy One of Israel; say not “It is too difficult, or it is too far gone;” this was the fault of Martha and Mary, but Jesus convinced them that they were wrong. Rather say with Jonathan, “It may be that the Lord will work for us; for there is no restraint to the Lord to save by many or by few;” Jonathan honoured the Lord by trusting Him, and the Lord by giving him a victory over the enemies of Israel.
Exercise unlimited confidence in God, for He will fulfil every promise that He has made.
Wide as the world is His command,
Vast as eternity His love:
Firm as a rock His truth shall stand,
When rolling years shall cease to move. — James Smith, 1840
