What does "You will answer, Lord my God" reveal about God's faithfulness? Key Verse “For in You, O LORD, I hope; You will answer, O Lord my God.” (Psalm 38:15) Context • Psalm 38 records David’s intense physical pain and emotional anguish. • He openly confesses sin, feels the sting of enemies, and senses isolation, yet his eyes stay fixed on the Lord. • In that dark valley he declares confident expectation: the Lord will answer. Faithfulness Embedded in the Phrase • Certainty, not wishful thinking—David speaks with “will,” not “might.” • Personal relationship—“Lord my God” shows covenant closeness, the ground of assurance. • Active engagement—God does not merely observe; He responds. • Consistency—David’s hope rests on the unchanging character of God rather than shifting circumstances. Character Traits Displayed • Reliability: “It is impossible for God to lie” (Hebrews 6:18). • Attentiveness: “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry” (Psalm 34:15). • Mercy: Even amid discipline for sin (Psalm 38:1-4), God’s compassion remains. • Covenant loyalty: The relationship God initiates, He sustains (Exodus 34:6-7). Confirming Passages • Psalm 17:6 — “I call on You, O God, for You will answer me; incline Your ear and hear my words.” • Psalm 34:4 — “I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.” • Jeremiah 33:3 — “Call to Me and I will answer you and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” • Matthew 7:7-8 — “Ask, and it will be given to you… for everyone who asks receives.” • 1 John 5:14-15 — Confidence that God hears and grants petitions offered according to His will. • Lamentations 3:22-23 — His mercies never fail; great is His faithfulness. • 2 Timothy 2:13 — He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. Daily Application • Approach God with settled confidence; His faithfulness is the anchor. • Wait with expectancy, knowing God’s timing and wisdom surpass human understanding. • Let past answers fuel present hope; remembrance strengthens trust. • Rest in covenant identity—belonging to God means His attentive ear is guaranteed. |
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