God of Deliverance

Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses (Psalm 107:6).

Elijah and the widow's son at Zarepath

Over and over in the Bible, God delivered people from dire situations. He delivered the Israelites from Egypt; Rabab from destruction; Joseph from his brothers' evil intentions and then from prison; Shadrack, Meshach, and Abednego from the fiery furnace; Daniel from the lion's den; David from the giant, Goliath; the widow of Zarapath's son from death; and Jonah from the big fish. And these are only a few from the Old Testament. The list could go on.

Raising of Lazarus

And he said, The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer (2 Samuel 22:2).

There were plenty in the New Testament, too, such as the madman of Decapoles from unclean spirits, Peter from prison, Paul from numerous disasters, Lazarus from death and his tomb, the lepers from their disease and sure death, the thief on the cross from going to hell, and numerous others.



The righteous cry, and the Lord, heareth, and delivereth them out of their troubles (Psalm 34:17).

And the good news continues. He still delivers today, not only from desperate situations but also unto salvation, so that we can be with Him in eternity. Just as He has done throughout history, He is waiting for you to call upon Him, to surrender, and to make Him Lord of your life. Don't delay. Aren't you glad He is the God of Deliverance?

And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me (Psalm 50:15).

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