What is the meaning of Psalm 107:28? Then they cried out to the LORD • The word “cried” conveys urgency and sincerity; it is not a casual request but a wholehearted appeal. • Scripture repeatedly shows God welcoming such cries—“The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, and He delivers them from all their troubles” (Psalm 34:17). • When Israel groaned under oppression in Egypt, “their cry for help ascended to God” (Exodus 2:23-24). That pattern still stands: whether national calamity or personal crisis, the right response is to lift our voice to Him. • 2 Chronicles 7:14 promises that if His people humble themselves and pray, He will hear from heaven. • The verse begins with “Then,” hinting that previous self-reliance had failed; only after every human resource is exhausted do they finally pray. in their trouble • Trouble here is not hypothetical—it is the stormy sea of verses 23-27 where sailors reel “like drunkards” (Psalm 107:27). • God’s people are not promised a life free of hardship; Jesus said, “In the world you will have tribulation” (John 16:33). • Psalm 46:1 assures that “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” • James 5:13 echoes the psalmist’s practice: “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray.” • Admitting the reality of trouble keeps us dependent on the LORD rather than on circumstantial comfort. and He brought them out • The focus shifts from human action to divine intervention. • “He brought them out” mirrors the Exodus: “That day the LORD saved Israel” (Exodus 14:30). • Deliverance is God’s initiative; our cry invites His already-willing heart to act (Psalm 50:15). • 1 Corinthians 10:13 promises that God provides a way of escape so we can bear it. • Psalm 40:2 pictures what this looks like: “He drew me up from the pit of destruction… and set my feet upon a rock.” • There is no hint of partial rescue; God’s salvation is decisive and complete. of their distress • Distress adds the emotional dimension—anguish, panic, inner turmoil. • God cares about more than physical safety; He also calms the heart. Philippians 4:6-7 shows that prayer leads to “the peace of God… guarding your hearts and your minds.” • Isaiah 43:2 promises, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you,” underscoring His presence even before full deliverance manifests. • Psalm 91:15 records God’s pledge: “I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him.” • The result is rest, not merely relief; John 14:27 contrasts the peace Christ gives with the world’s temporary solace. summary Psalm 107:28 portrays a timeless cycle: people experience real trouble, cry out, and God responds with comprehensive deliverance that reaches both circumstance and soul. The verse invites immediate, confident prayer in every crisis, trusting the LORD who hears, intervenes, and brings lasting peace. |
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