Day 128

Psalms 22-26. “At the End of your Rope”

Psalm 22 is another psalm of David or the beloved one and, once again, it is prophetically speaking of the Messiah.  This psalm is so interconnected in the life of the Messiah that the first line was spoken by Jesus as He hung on the cross.  
The four gospel accounts give us information on the details of Jesus’ crucifixion, but Psalm 22 allows us to enter into His emotions as He hung on the cross.  And as we look, we see an overwhelming trust in the Father’s will and a dependence upon Him for deliverance.  
You may be wondering, how does this relate to me?  Remember that Jesus possessed full humanity, including emotions and free will.  The crucifixion was when Jesus was at His lowest point.  He was physically, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually drained.  He was dying a criminal’s death having done nothing wrong, and yet we see Him continuing to praise the Father and trust in Him.  How do you respond when you are at your lowest?  Will you still trust and praise God when all hope seems lost?

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?