Psalm 138:3 In the day when I cried you answered me, and strengthened me with strength in my soul. I. THE CRY. 1. A deep sense of need. 2. A feeling sense of inability. 3. Earnestness of supplication. 4. Confidence in God. II. ITS SUCCESSFUL ISSUE. 1. God heard his cry. 2. He answered it. 3. Immediately. 4. Imparting strength to his soul. (1) To work. (2) To resist enemies. (3) To suffer. (4) To be firm and persevering. III. APPLICATION. 1. Learn the saint's remedy in trouble — to cry unto the Lord, etc. 2. The importance of soul-strength. When obtained, exercise it, etc. 3. The efficacy of fervent prayer. God will hear and bless, etc. 4. The duty of recounting God's gracious answers to our supplications. (J. Burns, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.WEB: In the day that I called, you answered me. You encouraged me with strength in my soul. |