What does "the LORD has heard" teach about God's attentiveness to His people? Text Spotlight “The LORD has heard my plea for mercy; the LORD accepts my prayer.” (Psalm 6:9) What “the LORD has heard” Reveals about His Attentiveness • Personal Awareness – God is not distant; He registers every cry that rises from His children. • Immediate Response – The verb “has heard” signals accomplished action. The moment the plea is voiced, Heaven is already attentive. • Covenant Faithfulness – By twice naming Him “the LORD” (YHWH), David ties God’s listening ear to His covenant name and unbreakable promises (Exodus 2:24). • Compassionate Inclination – Mercy is the context. The Almighty leans toward the hurting, not merely observing but feeling with them (Psalm 103:13). Supported by the Wider Witness of Scripture • Psalm 34:6 – “This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him.” • Psalm 28:6 – “Blessed be the LORD, for He has heard my cry for mercy.” • 1 John 5:14 – “If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” • Exodus 3:7 – “I have surely seen the affliction of My people… and I have heard their cry.” • 1 Peter 3:12 – “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayer.” How God’s Attentiveness Manifests 1. He listens before acting—every deliverance begins with divine hearing (Judges 10:15-16). 2. He remembers His promises—He “heard” Israel and “remembered His covenant” (Exodus 2:24-25). 3. He speaks assurance—often answering with a word of peace (Daniel 10:12). 4. He moves in power—hearing leads to intervention, whether rescue (Psalm 18:6-17) or strength to endure (2 Corinthians 12:9). Encouragement for Daily Life • Pray confidently—because God hears, petitions are never wasted breath (Hebrews 4:16). • Wait expectantly—hearing precedes action; trust His timing (Psalm 40:1). • Walk obediently—His open ear is paired with delight in the upright (Proverbs 15:29). • Rest securely—no tear, sigh, or whispered groan escapes His notice (Psalm 56:8). |
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