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Posted by Psalms on Wednesday, 27 January 2016
Psalms 138:3
In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
138:3. In the day when I cried thou answeredst me. No one doubts the power of prayer after he has received an answer of peace to his supplication. It is the distinguishing mark of the true and living God that he hears the pleadings of his people and answers them. What answer can there be to a cry—to a mere inarticulate wail of grief? Our Heavenly Father is able to interpret tears, and cries, and he replies to their inner sense. The answer came to David in the same day as the cry ascended: so speedily does prayer rise to heaven, so quickly does mercy return to earth. This also is our defense against modern heresies: we cannot forsake the Lord, for he has heard our prayers.
And strengthened me with strength in my soul. This was a true answer to his prayer. If the burden was not removed, yet strength was given wherewith to bear it. It may not be best for us that the trial should come to an end; it may be far more to our advantage that by its pressure we should learn patience. Strength imparted to the soul means courage, fortitude, assurance, heroism. The man having been strengthened for one emergency remains vigorous for life, and is prepared for all future labors and sufferings; unless, indeed, he throw away his force by unbelief, or pride, or some other sin.
The Treasury of David by Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892)
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