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Study Resources :: Text Commentaries :: F.E. Marsh :: Readings 351-400 (Seven - The Cries)
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F.E. Marsh :: 355. Seven “It Is Enough's”

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THE principal thought in connection with the words “It is enough,” is, that a requirement has been met, or satisfaction has been given.

  1. Pharaoh’s cry of fear. “Entreat the Lord (for it is enough) that there be no more mighty thunderings” (Exodus 9:28). When the sinner sees that his sin calls forth the judgment of God, it makes him cry out with dread.
  2. The Saviour’s word of resignation. “It is enough, the hour is come” (Mark 14:41). Christ knew it was inevitable that He should be delivered into the hands of wicked men, and be crucified, that the purpose of God might be fulfilled (Acts 2:23).
  3. Jehovah’s word of satisfaction. “It is enough: stay now thine hand” (2 Sam. 24:16; 1 Chron. 21:15), were the words of Jehovah to the destroying angel as He punished Israel for David’s sin. The sacrifices offered up stayed the hand of God in judgment (2 Sam. 24:25; Eph. 5:2).
  4. Jacob’s cry of assurance. “They told him all the words of Joseph,” &c. “Israel said, it is enough” (Gen. 45:27-28). The words of our Divine Joseph assure us of our interest in Him (John 3:36; 5:24); and of His joy in us (Neh. 8:10).
  5. Christ’s word of fellowship. “It is enough for the disciple that he be as his Master” (Matt. 10:25). It should be a joy to the disciples of Christ, that they are privileged to suffer for Him (Acts 5:41), and with Him (Phil. 3:10).
  6. The Lord’s word of approbation. “Here are two swords. And He said, It is enough” (Luke 22:38). The Lord often allows His people to have things for Him, which He does not need. He looks at the heart’s desire more than the blundering hand.
  7. Elijah’s cry of discouragement. “He requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough” (1 Kings 19:4). What a mercy it is that the Lord does not do as we wish, but that He answers our prayers as He knows best for our good!
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