Psalm 106:44
“Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry:”
KJV
Read in Psalm 106Meaning
The turn toward mercy begins with God attending to suffering despite the long history of rebellion described before it.
Covenant mercy and the final gathering prayer
God hears affliction, remembers covenant mercy, grants compassion, and the community asks to be gathered for praise.
Read carefully
The verse explicitly places divine attention to affliction within a story of prior failure.
Reflection
Bring the cry honestly while also facing what needs repentance and repair.