Topical Encyclopedia The privilege of calling upon God in times of trouble is a profound aspect of the believer's relationship with the Divine. This privilege is rooted in the assurance that God is both willing and able to respond to the cries of His people, offering them comfort, guidance, and deliverance.Biblical Foundation The Scriptures are replete with examples and exhortations that highlight the privilege of calling upon God during distress. In Psalm 50:15, the Lord invites His people, saying, "Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me." This verse encapsulates the promise of divine intervention and the resultant glorification of God through His acts of deliverance. Similarly, Psalm 91:15 affirms, "When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him." Here, the assurance is not only of deliverance but also of God's presence amidst the trials, underscoring His role as a refuge and strength. Examples from Scripture The Bible provides numerous accounts of saints who called upon God in their times of need and experienced His faithfulness. One notable example is King David, who frequently sought the Lord's help. In Psalm 18:6, David declares, "In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears." Another example is the prophet Jonah, who, from the belly of the great fish, called out to God in his affliction. Jonah 2:2 records his prayer: "In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered me. From the belly of Sheol I called for help, and You heard my voice." Theological Implications The privilege of calling upon God in trouble is deeply intertwined with the nature of God as a loving Father who is attentive to the needs of His children. This privilege is not based on human merit but on God's grace and covenantal faithfulness. It reflects the intimate relationship between the believer and God, where the believer is encouraged to approach the throne of grace with confidence, as stated in Hebrews 4:16: "Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." Practical Application For the believer, calling upon God in times of trouble is both a duty and a comfort. It is a duty because it acknowledges God's sovereignty and our dependence on Him. It is a comfort because it assures us of His readiness to hear and respond. This privilege encourages believers to cultivate a life of prayer, trusting in God's promises and His perfect timing. In times of personal, communal, or global distress, the saints are reminded of their unique privilege to seek God's face, assured that He is a present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). This privilege not only brings peace to the troubled heart but also strengthens the believer's faith, knowing that God is ever near and attentive to the cries of His people. Torrey's Topical Textbook Psalm 50:15And call on me in the day of trouble: I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library Effectual Calling Thoughts Upon Our Call and Election. "But the End of all Things is at Hand, be Ye Therefore Sober and ... The Fifth Season, The Kingly Priesthood of the Saints An Abstract of a Speech Delivered by Lord Warriston, Before the ... Differences in Judgment About Water Baptism, no Bar to Communion ... They Shall be Called the Children of God The Wandering Bird Sunday after Ascension Day Resources Why is the birthright so emphasized in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the significance of a scarlet thread? | GotQuestions.org Was Jesus rich/wealthy? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Privileges of Saints: Abiding in Christ Privileges of Saints: Access to God by Christ Privileges of Saints: All Things Working Together for Their Good Privileges of Saints: Being of the Household of God Privileges of Saints: Calling Upon God in Trouble Privileges of Saints: Committing Themselves to God Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Deliverer Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Father Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Friend Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Glory Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Guide Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Habitation Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Helper Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Keeper Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: King Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Law-Giver Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Light Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Portion Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Redeemer Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Refuge Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Salvation Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Shield Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Strength Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Tower Privileges of Saints: Having: Christ for Their Intercessor Privileges of Saints: Having: Christ for Their Shepherd Privileges of Saints: Having: The Promises of God Privileges of Saints: Interceding for Others Privileges of Saints: Membership With the Church of the First-Born Privileges of Saints: Partaking of the Divine Nature Privileges of Saints: Profiting by Chastisement Privileges of Saints: Secure During Public Calamities Privileges of Saints: Suffering for Christ Privileges of Saints: The Possession of all Things Privileges of Saints: Their Names Written in the Book Life Privileges of Saints: Union in God and Christ Related Terms First-begotten (2 Occurrences) |
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