The next time you see a homeless, hungry person, please remember a message from Psalm 69:33 — “The Lord hears the needy” — and then ask yourself if you are “hearing” the needy by providing food in some meaningful way.
And the next time you see a heartbroken widow who has just lost her best friend/spouse and a good portion of her financial support, remember to comfort her with the promise that “The Lord hears the needy” and with fervent prayers/generosity showing that you also “hear the needy.”
Also, don’t forget that when your own life situation grows filled with stress and loss and fear, “The Lord hears the needy.”
You and I both know that we should memorize scripture more than we do. I’m giving you today an extremely simple, easy-to-recall passage to memorize.
Psalm 69:33 — “The Lord hears the needy”
No, these five words do not comprise the entire verse. But if you weave them into your memory banks and into your everyday life, the fruit for your faith will be much more evident and many more people will be helped during the course of your life.
Please be willing to tell a discouraged person of this promise in Psalm 69:33.
For in hearing you share it — and in hearing you testify of its truth in your life — the discouraged person might understand that heavenly compassion is on the other side of their prayers to God.
Please, my friend, trust the promise of Psalm 69:33 in your own life.
Know for certain that prayer is essential in your time of need.
God promises to hear the overflow of your heart when stress and loss and fear are flowing against you.
As you have opportunity, pray not only for yourself in such times, but also for others in need.
God will certainly give heed to your prayers that are offered alongside of the needy person with whom you are praying.
You see, we fail God and people in stress if you see their needy state and don’t do something to help them, something even as simple as praying for them.
As always, I love you
Martin
