And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah.
Man’s extremity is God’s opportunity
I.That in the discipline of life we should expect dangers and extremities. To know other resources we must learn the weakness of our own.
II. That in these dangers and extremities God has many ways of deliverance. Human agency but a small part of holy ministry. Birds and beasts, insects, elements of Nature, and hosts of angels under His command. Hence the folly of proscribing, measuring, or limiting in God’s work.
III. That in all dangers and extremities of life we should look to God for help. (J. Wolfendale.)
If, when evil cometh upon us.
The cause of famine and our duty
I. What is the cause of famine?
1. Dishonour of God (Eze_14:13).
2. Blasphemy (Jer_23:10).
3. Sabbath-breaking (Isa_58:13-14).
4. Contempt of God’s Word (Rev_22:18-19).
II. What should be our duty when God sends a famine upon the land?
1. Humbling ourselves before Him in prayer.
2. Showing kindness to our neighbours (Psa_41:1-2). (Charles A. Maguire, M.A.)
