All the rich of the earth will feast and worship; all who go down to the dust will kneel before him–those who cannot keep themselves alive (Psalm 22:29). Let’s say you’re wealthy. No, wait–let’s say that I’m wealthy. Really very … Continue reading
All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations will bow down before him, for dominion belongs to the Lord and he rules over the nations (Psalm 22:27-28). Every … Continue reading
…before those who fear you will I fulfill my vows. The poor will eat and be satisfied; they who seek the Lord will praise him–may your hearts live forever! (Psalm 22:25-26). So, here’s the plan: David cries out to God … Continue reading
From you comes the theme of my praise in the great assembly… (Psalm 22:25) We sing songs that he has put in our hearts. We praise him with words that he has formed on our lips. We remember his faithfulness … Continue reading
I will declare your name to my brothers; in the congregation I will praise you. You who fear the Lord, praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, honor him! Revere him, all you descendants of Israel! For he has not … Continue reading
But you, O Lord, be not far off; O my Strength, come quickly to help me. Deliver my life from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dogs. Rescue me from the mouth of the lions; save … Continue reading
Many bulls surround me; strong bulls of Bashan encircle me. Roaring lions tearing their prey open their mouths wide against me. I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart has turned to … Continue reading
Do not be far from me, for trouble is near and there is no one to help (Psalm 22:11). Many moons ago, I taught my daughter to ride a bicycle. She had one request of me as she pedaled her … Continue reading
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
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