PSALM 145:18 The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. PSALM 145:18 WHAT DOES IT SAY? * The text affirms that God maintains a state of immediate proximity or nearness to those who reach out to Him (18a). * This accessibility is extended to every person who initiates a "call" or prayer toward Him (18b). * There is a specific condition for this closeness: the call must be made "in truth," implying sincerity, honesty, or alignment with God's reality (18c). WHAT QUESTIONS DO I HAVE ABOUT WHAT IT SAYS? Historical Context As a Psalm of praise attributed to David, how does the theme of God's "nearness" contrast with the distant or capricious nature of the gods worshipped by the surrounding nations in the ancient world? Cultural Context What does the Hebrew concept of "calling" signify in this culture? Was it a loud, public invocation, or did it encompass the quiet, internal cry of the heart? Theological ...