Psalm 81:7 · KJV

"Thou calledst in trouble, and I delivered thee; I answered thee in the secret place of thunder: I proved thee at the waters of Meribah. Selah."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁵This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not.

⁶I removed his shoulder from the burden: his hands were delivered from the pots.

⁷Thou calledst in trouble, and I delivered thee; I answered thee in the secret place of thunder: I proved thee at the waters of Meribah. Selah.

⁸Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto me;

⁹There shall no strange god be in thee; neither shalt thou worship any strange god.

What does it mean for you to call on God in trouble?

How have you experienced God's answers in difficult times?

When have you felt tested in your faith?

trouble

In times of distress, remember to call on God for help and guidance.

faith

Reflect on past experiences where God has answered your prayers.

Meribah

Meribah was a location where the Israelites quarreled with Moses over water. It symbolizes testing and God's provision.

gospel theme

This verse highlights God's readiness to deliver those in trouble, a theme that resonates with Jesus' promise of salvation and help.

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