Faith upholds a Christian under all trials, by assuring him that every painful dispensation is under the direction of his Lord; that chastisements are a token of His love; that the season, measure, and continuance of his sufferings, are appointed by Infinite Wisdom, and designed to work for his everlasting good; and that grace and strength shall be afforded him, according to his need.
John Newton

Spurgeon PS0609

Spurgeon PS0609

EXPOSITION.

“_The Lord hath heard my supplication_.” The Holy Spirit had wrought into the Psalmist’s mind the confidence that his prayer was heard. This is frequently the privilege of the saints. Praying the prayer of faith, they are often infallibly assured that they have prevailed with God. We read of Luther that, having on one occasion wrestled hard with God in prayer, he came leaping out of his closet crying,” _Vicimus, vicimus_;” that is, “We have conquered, we have prevailed with God.” Assured confidence is no idle dream, for when the Holy Ghost bestows it upon us, we know its reality, and could not doubt it, even though all men should deride our boldness. “_The Lord will receive my prayer_.” Here is past experience used for future encouragement. _He hath, he will_. Note this, O believer, and imitate its reasoning.

EXPLANATORY NOTES AND QUAINT SAYINGS.

Verse 9.–“_The Lord hath heard my supplication_,” etc. The Psalmist three times expresses his confidence of his prayers being heard and received, which may he either in reference to his having prayed so many times for help, as the apostle Paul did (#2Co 12:8|); and as Christ his antitype did (#Mt 26:39,42,44|); or to express the certainty of it, the strength of his faith in it, and the exuberance of his joy on account of it.–^John Gill, D.D., 1697-1771.

HINTS TO PREACHERS.

Verse 9.–Past answers the ground of present confidence. He _hath_, he _will_.