What is the meaning of Psalm 145:19? He fulfills the desires “He fulfills the desires…” (Psalm 145:19a) • God’s generosity is not abstract; He tangibly meets longings that are in line with His will. Psalm 37:4 reminds us that as we delight in Him, “He will give you the desires of your heart.” • David had experienced this firsthand: “You have granted him his heart’s desire” (Psalm 21:2). • Jesus echoed the same principle: “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). • The scope is lavish—Paul says God “is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine” (Ephesians 3:20). When our requests spring from hearts aligned with His purposes, we can trust Him to supply in ways that perfectly match what is best for us and glorifies Him. of those who fear Him “…of those who fear Him…” (Psalm 145:19b) • “Fear” here is reverent awe, not terror. Proverbs 9:10 calls it “the beginning of wisdom.” • Such reverence shows up in obedience (Acts 10:2), humility (Psalm 25:14), and joyful worship (Psalm 33:8). • The Lord “encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them” (Psalm 34:7). • Malachi 3:16-17 pictures God writing a “book of remembrance” for those who fear Him, promising they will be His treasured possession. God’s promise in Psalm 145:19 is therefore not blanket indulgence; it is a covenant benefit reserved for those who honor Him as Lord. He hears their cry “…He hears their cry…” (Psalm 145:19c) • Prayer is never a one-way monologue. “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry” (Psalm 34:15). • From Israel’s groans in Egypt (Exodus 2:23-25) to believers today, God listens attentively. • Because He hears, we can “approach the throne of grace with confidence” (Hebrews 4:16) and know “whatever we ask according to His will, He hears us” (1 John 5:14). • Even feeble, whispered petitions reach Him: “Before they call, I will answer” (Isaiah 65:24). Our cries matter because they rise to a Father who attends to every detail of His children’s lives. and saves them “…and saves them.” (Psalm 145:19d) • Salvation includes immediate rescues—“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all” (Psalm 34:19). • It reaches its climax in eternal redemption: “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13). • God’s saving work spans body and soul. He can shut lions’ mouths (Daniel 6:22), calm storms (Mark 4:39), and, supremely, forgive sin through the cross (John 3:16). • Future hope is guaranteed: “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes” (Revelation 21:4). When He saves, He does so fully, bringing deliverance that starts now and consummates in eternity. summary Psalm 145:19 assures believers that the Lord personally satisfies their God-shaped desires, listens intently to their prayers, and acts powerfully to deliver them. These blessings flow to those who live in reverent awe of Him, demonstrating that holy fear and intimate fellowship walk hand in hand. |
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