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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
Category Archives: Psalm
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
You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand (Psalm 16:11). You know where you’re going. You know who awaits you. What more … Continue reading
…nor will you let your Holy One see decay (Psalm 16:10b). So, is David talking about himself here, or is he talking about Jesus? Yes Does that help? As the anointed king, David was certainly the Holy One, set apart … Continue reading
…for you will not abandon me to the grave… (Psalm 16:10). Assuming Jesus does not return first, one day you will die. Your heart, lungs, synapses and phalanges will all cease to function, and you will slowly begin to decompose, … Continue reading
…my body will also rest secure (Psalm 16:9b). This is one of those lines that I can read in two ways. When I read this in the context of the preceding verses, I think of the here and now. Because … Continue reading