A Picture Of Despair
Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,
and He delivered them from their distresses.
Psalm 107:6
The book of Lamentations presents to us a picture of despair; that of Judah in the wake of the destruction of Jerusalem. Before the army of Nebuchadnezzar swept in to destroy the city, the people had suffered from starvation thanks to a siege (2 Kings 24:10–11). Though their turmoil was the result of years of disobedience to God, the writer of Lamentations cried out to God on behalf of his people (Lamentations 2:11–12).
While the author of Psalm 107 also describes a desperate time in Israel’s history (during Israel’s wanderings in the wilderness, (v 4–5), the focus shifts to an action step to be taken in hard times: “Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble” (v 6). And what a wonderful result; God heard their cry. The Bible says, v 6 “He delivered them from their distresses.”
In despair? Do not stay silent. Cry out to God. He hears and waits to restore your hope. Though He does not always take us out of hard situations, He promises to be with us always.
Bible Reading
Psalm 107:7-9
Prayer
Heavenly Father, When I am distressed, remind me of Your comforting presence. In Jesus name I ask. Amen.
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