Which New Testament teachings align with Psalm 107:9's message of divine fulfillment? The Promise in Psalm 107:9 “For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” Direct Echoes in Jesus’ Own Words • John 6:35 — “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst.” • John 4:14 — “Whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst.” • John 7:37-38 — “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink… streams of living water will flow from within him.” • Matthew 5:6 — “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Demonstrated in Jesus’ Miracles • Feeding the five thousand (Matthew 14:13-21) and the four thousand (Matthew 15:32-39) show the Lord tangibly “filling the hungry with good things.” • Water-to-wine at Cana (John 2:1-11) and the miraculous catch of fish (Luke 5:1-11) underscore His power to satisfy material and spiritual needs. Taught by the Apostles • Philippians 4:19 — “My God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” • Ephesians 3:19 — “…that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” • 2 Corinthians 9:8 — “God is able to make all grace abound to you… having all that you need.” Consummated in Revelation • Revelation 7:16-17 — “Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst… the Lamb… will lead them to springs of living water.” • Revelation 21:6 — “To the thirsty I will give freely from the spring of the water of life.” • Revelation 22:17 — “Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.” Living the Fulfillment Today • Come to Christ daily as the Source—He alone meets every spiritual appetite. • Trust His provision in every circumstance, confident that He delights to “fill” His people. • Share His invitation with others, pointing them to the One who still satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. |
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