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Yet you brought me out of the womb; you made me trust in you, even at my mother’s breast. From birth I was cast on you; from my mother’s womb you have been my God (Psalm 22:9-10). David had never … Continue reading
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All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads: “He trusts in the Lord; let the Lord rescue him. Let the Lord deliver him, since he delights in him.” (Psalm 22:7-8). An innocent man who stands for … Continue reading
But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. (Psalm 22:6) You probably haven’t endured exactly this. But you probably have felt exactly this. There are days when we look at our … Continue reading
In you our fathers put their trust; they trusted and you delivered them. They cried to you and were saved; in you they trusted and were not disappointed (Psalm 22:4-5). It follows as naturally as weeping follows the alarm clock. … Continue reading
Yet you are enthroned as the Holy One; you are the praise of Israel. (Psalm 22:3). Oh yeah, He’s God. When we feel down, depressed, stressed, panicky, despairish, it’s easy to forget. He’s God–with all that entails. And, he’s on … Continue reading
Oh my God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night, and am not silent (Psalm 22:2). David calls. God is silent. Well, that’s a bummer. Now, David could take this several different ways. He could … Continue reading
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning? (Psalm 22:1). And yet he isn’t far, is he, Beloved? I mean, you and I … Continue reading
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (Psalm 22:1). Forsaken Deserted Left utterly alone David felt this. He looked around at the enemies arrayed against him and figured that God just wasn’t coming to the rescue this time. … Continue reading
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen (Philippians 4:23). Well, Beloved…we did it. The entire book of Philippians Go us. So…Paul signs off with a simple sentence, a benediction to his readers. But it’s more … Continue reading
And my God will supply all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). The key word here is needs. And God. God is always a key word. And, you know, Christ Jesus. But right now … Continue reading