Psalm 22:19-21

Psalm 22:19-21

Psalm 22:19 “But you, O LORD, be not far off;”

[You, Heavenly Father, only turned away from Jesus as long as was necessary. And because you, Jesus, were willing to be abandoned on the cross while becoming sin for us, you have said, “I will never leave you or forsake you” (Heb. 13;5 ESV). Praise be to you, Lord God, that you are always near, always ready to help in grace, wisdom and power.]

“O my Strength, come quickly to help me.”

[Yes, you are my strength, Lord Jesus, the Source of all good, the Spring of powerful provision. Praise you that you give help at the right time and in the right way. And praise you that while waiting, we can be worshiping, trusting and thanking you before any answer comes because you, Lord, are gloriously faithful to help!]

Psa 22:20, 21“Deliver my life from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dogs. Rescue me from the mouth of the lions; save me from the horns of the wild oxen.”

[Praise you that whatever form the attacks of the enemy take, you, Lord Jesus, can deliver us in the right way at the right time. No one and nothing is strong enough to overcome you.

You let through only the attacks that you will use for good in our lives, for strengthening our faith, for putting to death our wrong desires, natural responses and selfish goals, and for giving us a platform for sharing with others about you.

You are the perfect coach, putting us through the experiences that will equip, mature, prepare and train us for righteousness and faith.

Praise be to you, the Most High, King of Kings, Lord of Glory, God of Goodness. Before you I bow down in surrender. Help me to rise up to trust, obedience, praise and thanksgiving throughout today. Amen.