What is the meaning of Psalm 107:36? He causes • The verse opens with God as the active subject. Nothing unfolds by chance; “Every good and perfect gift is from above” (James 1:17). • Psalm 23:2–3 reminds us that “He leads me … He restores my soul,” underscoring His hands-on direction. • Isaiah 40:26 highlights His power: “By His great might and strength, not one is missing.” The same intentional care guides the homeless toward a home. the hungry • God’s heart is for those in need. Psalm 146:7 affirms He “gives food to the hungry.” • Physical hunger is in view, yet spiritual longing is never far behind. Jesus echoes the promise: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness” (Matthew 5:6). • Luke 1:53 celebrates the same theme: “He has filled the hungry with good things.” to settle there • “There” refers to the once-barren land God has just turned into “flowing springs” (Psalm 107:35). • Settlement speaks of stability. Exodus 33:14 offers the assurance, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” • Psalm 68:6 adds, “God settles the lonely in families.” He doesn’t merely rescue; He roots His people. that they may establish • God’s provision empowers purposeful work. Isaiah 58:12 pictures rebuilt ruins: “You will raise up the foundations of many generations.” • Genesis 12:2 shows the pattern: blessed in order to be a blessing. • Jeremiah 29:5–7 urges exiles to “build houses and settle down … seek the prosperity of the city,” mirroring Psalm 107’s call to constructive living. a city in which to dwell • A city offers security, community, and culture anchored in God’s grace. Proverbs 11:11 notes, “By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted.” • Hebrews 11:10 lifts our eyes higher: Abraham “was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.” • Revelation 21:2 culminates the promise with “the Holy City … prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.” Earthly settlements foreshadow the eternal dwelling God is preparing. summary Psalm 107:36 paints a literal scene: God transforms wasteland into water-rich ground, brings hungry people there, plants them securely, and enables them to build a thriving city. He is the cause, the provider, the sustainer, and the visionary architect, turning desperate wanderers into settled builders whose community reflects His faithful love and anticipates the ultimate city He will reveal. |
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