Heaven Responds To Earth’s Cry Series

HEAVEN RESPONDS TO EARTH’S CRY

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Exodus 2:23-25

Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:15-17, Isaiah 30:19, 2 Chronicles 7:14, James 5:16, Luke 18:7-8

INTRODUCTION:

There are times in life when the pain and burdens we carry seem too heavy to bear. The children of Israel, in bondage under Pharaoh’s cruel hand, reached a point where their groaning rose up to heaven. They cried, not just from their mouths, but from the depth of their souls—and heaven responded. This moment in Exodus teaches us a vital spiritual truth: God is not deaf to our cries. He sees, He hears, and He responds at the appointed time.

Every genuine cry from the heart of man touches the heart of God. The cries of His children are never ignored. When His people pray, weep, fast, and travail in intercession, God in heaven inclines His ear to them. The text shows four powerful responses from God: He heard, He remembered, He looked upon, and He had respect unto them. This fourfold response assures us that when we lift our voices in brokenness and faith, divine attention is guaranteed.

This message is a divine reminder that no matter what burdens we bear or how long the suffering has lasted, God is not silent. When earth cries with sincerity, heaven answers with power. Let us consider how and why heaven responds when we cry out to the Lord.

1. GOD HEARS THE CRY OF THE AFFLICTED

a) God is attentive to the voice of the righteous (Psalm 34:15):

The Lord is not distant or indifferent—He is closely watching and listening to those who cry out to Him with a sincere heart.

b) Affliction invites divine attention (Exodus 3:7):

God told Moses, “I have surely seen the affliction of My people… and have heard their cry.” Affliction births groaning that God does not ignore.

c) God hears even the unspoken groanings (Romans 8:26):

There are times when we can’t articulate our pain, yet our spirit groans—and God, who knows all hearts, understands.

d) God’s ears are not shut against His children (Isaiah 59:1):

Even when situations feel hopeless, His arm is not too short to save nor His ear too dull to hear.

Biblical Example: Hannah cried to the Lord in deep anguish over her barrenness, and God heard her prayer, granting her Samuel (1 Samuel 1:10-20).

2. GOD REMEMBERS HIS COVENANT

a) God honours His promises (Exodus 2:24):

God remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—proving that He does not forget His word or His people.

b) Divine remembrance is a call to divine action (Genesis 8:1):

When God remembered Noah, He caused the floodwaters to subside. Remembrance leads to intervention.

c) God's covenant is eternal and unchanging (Psalm 105:8-10):

What He has said, He will do; He watches over His covenant to perform it.

d) Prayer activates covenant power (2 Chronicles 7:14):

When His people humble themselves and pray, they stir up the remembrance of His promises.

Biblical Example: God remembered Rachel and opened her womb after years of barrenness (Genesis 30:22-24).

3. GOD LOOKS UPON HIS PEOPLE WITH COMPASSION

a) God is not blind to human suffering (Exodus 2:25):

He looked upon the Israelites—not with indifference but with deep concern and compassion.

b) His eyes run to and fro the earth (2 Chronicles 16:9):

God actively seeks those who are loyal to Him to show Himself strong on their behalf.

c) Divine observation precedes divine action (Exodus 3:9):

God said, “I have also seen the oppression… and I am come down to deliver them.” He sees before He saves.

d) Compassion moves the heart of God (Matthew 14:14):

When Jesus saw the crowd, He was moved with compassion and healed their sick.

Biblical Example: Jesus looked on the multitude with compassion, knowing they were like sheep without a shepherd, and He fed them miraculously (Mark 6:34-44).

4. GOD TAKES ACTION WHEN HE RESPECTS OUR CRY

a) Divine respect means divine engagement (Exodus 2:25):

When God respects a cry, it is an indication that heaven is now involved in the matter.

b) God honours faith and humility (Isaiah 66:2):

He esteems the one who is humble, contrite in spirit, and trembles at His word.

c) God answers persistent prayer (Luke 18:7):

Shall not God avenge His elect who cry to Him day and night? He will answer speedily.

d) Respect from God brings supernatural turnaround (Psalm 102:17):

He will regard the prayer of the destitute and not despise their supplication.

Biblical Example: The Israelites' groaning brought about the raising of Moses, a deliverer, to lead them out of Egypt (Exodus 3:10).

CONCLUSION:

The cry of the earth does not fall to the ground unnoticed by heaven. When God’s children cry out under the weight of pain, injustice, or oppression, heaven responds. Just as He heard Israel, remembered His covenant, looked upon them with compassion, and respected their groaning, He will do the same for us.