So prolific were the olives of Asher to become, that the people should have, not only the head, but the feet also, in the abundant oil; or the language may be designed as a bold figure, to indicate that so full should be the oil-vats at the base of every olive-clothed hill, that the very land should seem to be foot-deep in golden oil. We sometimes see people, in the measure in which their physical strength decays, drawing into themselves more and more of that supernatural and Divine strength which has nothing to do with the material or the external. They roll round in the even tenor of their course. "As thy days, thy strength." (6)To those who are troubled about their own death.(H. He hangeth the world upon nothing; He fixed the pillars of heaven in silver sockets of light, and thereon He hung the golden lamps, the sun and the moon; and shall He that did all this be unable to support His children? First, it says our strength is to be as our days are; it does not say our strength is to be as our desires are. The "matter of a day in its day" will be given. As I said, it is a tribal benediction, and all the benedictions of all the tribes have passed over to the great community of New Testament believers. But some days are very big days. but blessed be God's name, though the day was big with tempest, and though it swelled with horror, yet as that day was, so was God's strength. Deuteronomy 32:47 A Sermon of Personal Testimony Deuteronomy 33:16 A Remarkable Benediction Deuteronomy 33:24-25 Shoes of Iron, and Strength Sufficient: A New Year's Promise Deuteronomy 33:25 As Thy Days, So Shall Thy Strength Be Deuteronomy 33:26-28 Israel's God and God's Israel Deuteronomy 33:27 The Everlasting Arms Anchor is a “gospel book” that explains the Good News in a simple and persuasive manner. It says, "As thy days, so shall thy strength be." You are going some distance to a banquet. We want to join together with pastors and Christian workers to equip the church in China, broadcasting translated sermons, providing ministry resources for Christians and pastors in China. II. There it is that we are weak indeed. They are not exempt from trials, but are permitted to know that their strength shall be proportioned to their burdens. Ah! — "As thy days, so shall thy strength be.". In this devotional series you'll learn of these varied and meaning behind the names, titles and descriptions of Christ. That is reserved for God, not for you, — "He only doeth wondrous things." And that adaptation of supply to need will be true in many directions. THERE IS SET FORTH SOCIAL REPUTATION AND GOOD WILL. It is in the Lord's house, on the Lord's day, that we receive light, instruction, and vigour. He may not die under them, but he comes out of them with no increased capacity for action, for comfort, for hope. (4) For perseverance. But we cannot suppose the Divine promise fulfilled in such a case. I have known a big day — a day of great duties, when great things had to be done for God — too great, it seemed, for one man to do; and when great duty was but half done there came great trouble, such as my poor heart had never felt before. We are also assured by the word and sympathy of Jesus. Do you answer to this description? His names tell us how he can help us. 3. It does not say, "as thy weeks," or "months" but "as thy days." Beecher. Do not be managing and masterful over circumstances and providence; hammering and hewing at the "days" to compel them into a certain shape. He has to do nothing more than simply to open His band. Ah! Ye children of God, have ye not proved your own weakness in the day of duty? Our days are under Divine inspection; our circumstances are under Divine control. The past is the past and there is nothing you can do to change...read more 4. He shall have protection for his feet. How safe and happy are the Lord's people. And God assures us that the effort of our manhood will have His support. And though, of course, there have been fearful instances to the contrary, and churches, like other institutions, are apt to stiffen and decay in their old age, yet the only institution in the world that has lasted so long, and kept up so much vitality through centuries, is the Christian Church. But if even there should come the roar and burly of the storm, and the dash of the angry waves against the sides of the vessel, until the very masts are white with spray, you will none the less, and probably even none the later, see and claim your good estate. What INFERENCE shall I draw except this? When the business and the bustle of life come in conflict with religion and pious reflection. V. THERE IS PLEDGED INTERNAL STRENGTH PROPORTIONED TO NEED. The same sea of Time that flings up its spoils on some shores, and increases the land, when you get round the promontory is eating away the coast. Not for today only, but for tomorrow, and for every day as every day, shall come. What should we say of the water company that sent daily into our houses ten times the quantity of water that is required? For the day of disappointment. It may be that these metals were found in veins among the hills, or rather iron and copper, it may that the gates of their cities were, in some cases, fashioned with these metals. I do not mean that the promise varies, but adapts itself to all our changes. "Happy they who have their quiver full" of these Divine arrows. ), (6)To those who are troubled about their own death.(H. Thy days are for service and duty, and thy strength shall be proportioned to thy service. And more. (5)To those who are troubled about relative afflictions. 2. 2. Remember how He spake, and it was done; how He commanded, and it stood fast. Asher desired the lot of the inheritance. You may live till you are never so old, but this promise will outlive you. Here is a fine sunshiny morning; all the world is laughing; everything looks glad; the birds are singing, the trees seem to be all alive with music. It is from "the swing of the heavy sledge, week in, week out, from morn to night, that the muscles of the brawny arm are strong as iron bands." (3) For climbing. 1. But it is better to treat the language as elegant imagery, to indicate the matchless strength of Asher's fortresses. It is even so with us. 1. Sign up for our emails and use it to grow in your faith as well as to encourage others. The birds have done singing, and the world has done laughing; but "as thy days, so shall thy strength be." And when thou shalt see God face to face, though thy weakness were enough to make thee die, thou shalt have strength to bear the beatific vision: thou shalt see Him face to face, and thou shalt live; thou shalt lie in the bosom of thy God; immortalised and made full of strength, thou shalt be able to bear even the brightness of the Most High.