The Pilot, the passage, and the port.
"So he bringeth them to their desired haven." These three themes are suggested by the words. Therefore consider—
I. THE PILOT. He is the Lord Jesus Christ. We need his aid. Some think they can manage well enough without him, and hence refuse his aid; but no ship ever yet came safe to port without that aid. Receive him, therefore. His knowledge is perfect. His wisdom never errs. His power is omnipotent. His terms are such as all can comply with—trust and obey. His authority is from God. There are many pretended pilots; he alone is sent of God. He never fails.
II. THE PASSAGE. "So he bringeth them," etc. How?
1. By his Holy Spirit he guides the soul.
2. By his Word. "Thy Word is a lamp unto," etc. (Psalms 119:105).
3. By his gracious providence, sending now one influence and now another to further our course.
4. By the ministries of his Church—the means of grace, prayer, sacraments, etc.
III. THE PORT. It is our desired haven. Desired because there is:
1. Rest.
2. Safety.
3. Joy and happiness.
4. Reward.—S.C.