Which other scriptures affirm God's readiness to hear and answer our prayers? Psalm 17:6 – God’s open ear “I call on You, O God, for You will answer me. Incline Your ear to me; hear my words.” Old-Testament echoes of God’s readiness • Psalm 34:15 – “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.” • Isaiah 65:24 – “Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will listen.” • Jeremiah 33:3 – “Call to Me, and I will answer you and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” • 2 Chronicles 7:14 – “If My people… pray and seek My face… then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin.” • Psalm 145:18–19 – “The LORD is near to all who call on Him… He hears their cry and saves them.” The teaching of Jesus on asking and receiving • Matthew 7:7 – “Ask, and it will be given to you.” • Matthew 21:22 – “Whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.” • John 14:13 – “Whatever you ask in My name, I will do it.” • John 16:24 – “Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.” Assurance from the apostles • Philippians 4:6 – “In everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” • Hebrews 4:16 – “Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy.” • James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all.” • James 5:16 – “The prayer of a righteous man has great power and produces wonderful results.” • 1 John 5:14 – “If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” • 1 Peter 3:12 – “The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayer.” Threads that tie the passages together • God’s character: He is attentive, merciful, and desires fellowship with His people. • Our posture: Humility, righteousness, and alignment with His will open the way for answered prayer. • The name of Jesus: Asking in His name—consistent with His nature and purpose—carries the promise of divine action. • Confidence to approach: From Old Testament saints to New Testament believers, Scripture consistently invites us to come boldly, expectantly, and persistently. Taken together, these verses reinforce the testimony of Psalm 17:6—our God truly listens and responds when His children call. |
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