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Introduction
Greetings…
Sunday night theme lately has been, “Lessons From The Psalms.”
The psalms provide us with so much information about our attitude toward worship, and how we ought to pray and sing.
Many of the psalms are also prophetic in nature such as the one we are going to look at this evening, Psalm 22.
There is no doubt David was the inspired writer just as there is no doubt that Jesus is the one being discussed.
This is obvious by the different references in the New Testament to this psalm connecting it to the cross of Christ.
Brother Coffman makes an interesting observation as well concerning this psalm’s prophetic nature.
“There is another important reason why Christ alone is depicted here.
The words here are free of any consciousness whatever of sin; there is no hint of confessing wrongs; there is no call for vengeance against enemies, only unfaltering trust and faith in God.” 1
With this all in mind let’s examine our lesson this evening.
Where’s The Solution?
Why Doesn’t God Do Something?
As humans we not only want solutions, we also have in mind how we want them solved.
It appears to Jesus, at first, that God has forgotten him.
Why isn’t God doing anything to help his only begotten son hanging on the cross?
Sometimes it can feel like God is not near us, that he chosen others to help and not us.
However, we must remember what Jesus knew.
God was with him.
We know God will always take care of his people.
Summary
History shows us that God was always there to deliver his son, as he will always be there for us if we are doing his will.
Still, it doesn’t make the trials we are going through any less severe.
It doesn’t make the suffering less painful.
However, knowing God is there makes this suffering bearable and manageable.
As I said we often not only are seeking solutions to trails but wanting to give the solution as well.
When we go through these things, we must not lose sight of God.
Even Jesus, with all this torment, really knew God was there and put his trust in him.
Though Jesus trusted the Father completely, as I said, it didn’t make the suffering less painful.
And to make things worse his own creation, whom he came to save was causing more pain, which brings us to our next question…
What’s With These People?
People Can Pile On.
There is a tendency with mankind to kick the guy who is down, or pile on the one suffering.
As Jesus suffered on the cross people mocked him relentlessly.
Even though Jesus trusted in God and knew he would deliver him, it was still hard to take.
Jesus, the creator of the universe and all that is in it, felt more like an animal than man.
People can be cruel and as we said when the chips are down it’s not just those close to you that will let you down but your enemies will have a hay-day.
People Can Be Evil.
When it comes to our time to leave this earth, I think most of us would choose family and close friends to be by our side.
Those whom we love and cherish.
When Jesus hung on the cross, he had some, like his mother and John, there by him, but he had far more enemies than friends.
Yet, like again Jesus knew, when all others forsake us there is one who will not, our God.
Summary
When we are down, and people are piling on our misery “knowingly or not” our God is there for us.
So what is the solution to our troubles and when we are feeling like the world is crashing down around us?
What Can Be Done?
Praise God.
Though it might feel like it’s going against every emotion we might have at the moment we need to praise God, and not just to him but to everyone who will listen.
This is exactly what Jesus declared here in our psalm in Psalm 22:22-26.
Therefore, when we are going through all these trials, we are to look at the outcome, like Jesus did, instead of the momentary heartache.
Summary
Reality is, it is only after the trail and tribulation is over and we have overcome will “we” see the full blessing of such and how God never left us.
Praising God during our most difficult of times is the best medicine for our emotions just like it was for our Christ.
Because Jesus dealt with all of this perfectly…
What Was The Impact?
All Will Remember.
When Jesus suffered for righteousness’ sake he did so, in order that all would hear of his news and remember his trial and tribulation.
The impact of what Jesus did shook the entire world.
The “whole world” heard of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection and was turned upside down.
When we suffer for the sake of Christ (2 Timothy 3:12) we will have an impact on others lives who see our faithfulness.
Our willingness to praise God even when we are struggling will have a lasting impact on others both inside and outside the church.
Summary
Our impact at praising God when we are at our lowest, will reverberate to outermost and impact others lives to be faithful as well.
After all isn’t that what Hebrews 11 is meant to do for us today?
Conclusion
Nearly 1,000 years before Jesus was to come to this earth David wrote this psalm.
It records accurately Jesus’ thoughts while on the cross.
It describes a crucifixion before crucifixions were developed.
It records the very words people would utter and actions people would take.
And almost 3,000 years later it still has an impact on the faithful today.
It lays out the same path we can take through the hardships of life so that we, like “The Victorious Sufferer,” can be “A Victorious Sufferer.”
Brothers and sisters, this Psalm is the absolute best place to help people deal with difficulties.
And if you are struggling, at the moment with trials, let the church here help.
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Endnotes
Coffman Commentary from studylight.org on Psalm 22.
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