Psalm 145:1-21

The Lord is near All Who Call Out to Him

Throughout Scripture, we are instructed to recall the ways God has acted on our behalf, and to share those stories of triumph and truth with others, with the next generation of believers (Psalm 145:4). The Israelites’ exodus out of slavery from Egypt? Remember and proclaim (Psalm 105:1-5). The taking of communion? An act of remembering Christ’s life, death and resurrection – all on our behalf – and proclaiming the infinite gift and power in them for those who believe in the risen Jesus.

Verse 20 tells us when we call out to God, He is near. However, His nearness is in no way dependent upon our crying out to Him. No, He is always near, always present. When we draw near to Him, He draws near to us. He does not need an invitation to come to us, but in our calling out to Him, we remember that He is, in fact, a very real and present help. Our mighty, compassionate God is delighted to be in our midst now and always. Sometimes we forget this truth, and sometimes we struggle to believe it’s true. Either way, God does not change.

Although our lives have ups and downs, how can abide in God today, knowing He is constant?