“He responds to the prayer of the poor and broken and will not despise the cry of the homeless.” – Psalm 102:17, TPT

Poor, broken and homeless!

Imagine such a combination.

Like me, I am almost sure that you have experienced these situations at a certain point in your life.

Though I don’t quote it often, I really like how The Passion Translation (TPT) tries to help the reader encounter the emotional depth and relational aspects of Scripture.

Being ‘poor’ is not merely financial because the attribute of ‘poverty’ is relative.

For example, though we might say one is rich because he drives an ‘expensive’ car, there are billions of people who genuinely believe that it’s a car for the ‘poor.’

Also, it is common to find people who have material wealth but they are generally considered poor because they espouse ‘a poverty mentality’ – uncontended and overly consumed by the love of money.

Being poor can also be spiritual state whereby one feels ‘needy’ – disconnected from one’s faith, lacking a sense of inner peace, or struggling with feelings of emptiness or meaninglessness.

Biblically, ‘poor’ can also refer to a state when one must be dependent on God alone and waiting on Him for help.

When someone is described as ‘broken,’ it generally refers to a state of emotional, psychological, or spiritual distress where the person feels deeply wounded by betrayal, vulnerable, or overwhelmed.

It may suggest that one has experienced inner pain, trauma, or loss that has left him/her feeling shattered, defeated, or incapable of coping with life as they once did. 

Also, a person might feel broken due to emotional wounds like rejection, loss or grief.

Today’s message is a word of encouragement for you to continue calling upon Him without ceasing.

In spiritual terms, being ‘broken’ can refer to a sense of separation from God, a loss of faith, or the emotion of being unworthy or distant from God’s love and mercy. 

Being ‘homelessness’ can refer to a state whereby one lacks a fixed place to call home.

‘Homeless’ individuals may be aliens or captives (as the Israelites were at the time) or people who move between temporary housing situations, such as renting or staying with friends or relatives. 

Those experiencing homelessness may not have the financial means to secure permanent housing, achieve a stable livelihood.

It may also be a result of natural or manmade disasters such as accidents, fire, earthquakes, hurricanes etc.

In many societies, adults with “no permanent address” can face stigma, judgment, or discrimination; indeed, even finding it harder to get justice.

Our meditation today indicates that God’s heart will always respond to His poor, broken and homeless people when they call upon Him.

Our Lord Jesus said the “poor in spirit” are “blessed” (Matthew 5:3) – referring to those who recognize that they are spiritually needy and thus humble themselves before God.

The Bible speaks about God being close to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18).

Are you poor, homeless and broken at this point in time?

Through surrender, humility, and seeking God’s face, you can find divine support, renewal and restoration.

The Bible says; “He raises up the poor out of the dust, and lifts up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory.” (1 Samuel 2:8-10; Psalm 113:7).

Are you experiencing feelings of need, brokenness and homelessness?

Today’s message is a word of encouragement for you to continue calling upon Him without ceasing.

Even though people might have ignored you when you needed help, at the right time, your God shall respond; yes, He will raise you and lift you.

He shall take action because that is what His word says.

Believe it and receive it! Amen.