What does "hungry dwell" in Psalm 107:36 teach about spiritual nourishment? Setting the Scene Psalm 107:35–36: “He turns a desert into pools of water, and a dry land into flowing springs; He causes the hungry to dwell there, that they may prepare a city to live in.” Key Phrase: “Hungry dwell” • Literally, God resettles people who have no food, rooting them in a fertile place. • Spiritually, He moves those who hunger for Him into a life-giving relationship where their deepest needs are met (John 6:35; Matthew 5:6). Spiritual Hunger: Our Deepest Need • Every heart knows emptiness until filled by the Lord (Psalm 63:1). • Physical hunger mirrors the soul’s longing for righteousness and truth (Isaiah 55:1–2). • God recognizes that need and responds—He does not leave the hungry wandering. God’s Provision: From Desert to Home • Transformation: barren land becomes “pools of water.” Likewise, dry souls receive living water (John 4:14). • Stability: “dwell” and “city” picture permanence; in Christ we gain a secure standing (Colossians 2:6–7). • Community: a “city” implies fellowship. Spiritual nourishment thrives in shared worship and service (Acts 2:46–47). Lessons on Spiritual Nourishment • God Himself takes the initiative—He “causes” the hungry to dwell. We do not feed ourselves; we receive (Ephesians 2:4–5). • Satisfaction leads to productivity: once settled, they “prepare a city.” Fed souls bear fruit—good works, witness, generosity (Galatians 5:22–23). • Ongoing dependence: the same Lord who placed them there sustains the springs. Spiritual vitality stays healthy only as we continue drawing from Him (John 15:4–5). • Testimony: their new city becomes evidence of God’s deliverance, inviting others to seek Him (Psalm 107:41-43). Living It Out Today • Come to Scripture daily as your table; expect God to fill you (Jeremiah 15:16). • Remain planted in a local church where His Word flows freely. • Let your satisfied heart build “cities”—homes, ministries, relationships—that reflect His abundance. • Celebrate and recount His provision, so other hungry souls can find their dwelling place in Him (Revelation 7:16-17). |
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