Jeremiah 5:22 - Homilies By A.f. Muir

God's power in restraining the forces of nature.

An old, yet ever new, illustration of his power. The tiny grains of sand, the "Portland Beach" of shingle or pebbles, is enough to bold back the mighty ocean. It is but one of many impressive illustrations of his restraining power and goodness.

I. IT IS CALCULATED TO INSPIRE REVERENCE AND LOVE .

II. OUR HELPLESS DEPENDENCE UPON HIM IS THUS SHOWN .

III. THE POWER OF GOD IN THE SPHERE OF MORAL INFLUENCE AND SAVING GRACE as thereby suggested.

"'Thus far and no further,' when addressed

To the wild waves, or wilder human breast,

Implies authority that never can,

And never ought to be the lot of man."

It is God's prerogative. Let us not defy him or arrogate to ourselves that which is his. Let us rather yield ourselves to his gracious dealings and fatherly purpose.—M.