God Hears (Psalm 28)

Are there conditions required for answered prayers? Are there divine consequences of good and evil deeds? Let’s begin in Psalm 28.

When we pray, do we ask God to hear our pleas? Do we waver in faith?

To You, Lord, I call; My rock, do not be deaf to me, For if You are silent to me, I will become like those who go down to the pit. Hear the sound of my pleadings when I cry to You for help, When I raise my hands toward Your holy sanctuary. (Ps 28:1-2 NASB)

Do we cry out to God for justice in an unjust world, that He would punish evil?

Do not drag me away with the wicked, with those who do evil, who speak cordially with their neighbors but harbor malice in their hearts. Repay them for their deeds and for their evil work; repay them for what their hands have done and bring back on them what they deserve. (Ps 28:3-4 NIV)

In the end of all things, what will happen to those who do not respect God’s works?

Because they do not regard the works of the Lord, Nor the operation of His hands, He shall destroy them And not build them up. (Ps 28:5 NKJV)

Did God hear the Psalmist’s prayer? Did he burst out in thanksgiving?

Praise the Lord! For he has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. (Ps 28:6-7 NLT)

Who is our strength, our bank account, our real estate holdings, or our nation’s military?

Yahweh is their strength. He is a stronghold of salvation to his anointed. Save your people, and bless your inheritance. Be their shepherd also, and bear them up forever. (Ps 28:8-9 WEB)

Do we have the confidence that God will answer our prayers that are in line with His will?

This is the confidence that we have in our relationship with God: If we ask for anything in agreement with his will, he listens to us. (1 John 5:14 CEB)

Is there a general principle that aligns with this Psalm?

You cannot fool God, so don't make a fool of yourself! You will harvest what you plant. (Galatians 6:7 CEV)

Are there conditions required for answered prayers? Are there divine consequences of good and evil deeds? You decide!