Scripture:
Psalm 22:16-18 ESV
[16] For dogs encompass me; a company of evildoers encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet— [17] I can count all my bones— they stare and gloat over me; [18] they divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots.
Observation:
David was pouring out his heart in worship to GOD. He had found himself in a spot where life seemed to not be fun at all, or at least that’s how it sounds. But this Psalm has me very interested. The Psalms is an amazing book of what seems like songs and prayers. But again the word psalm means poems and songs. If you take the time to read it you will find a lot of amazing things in this book. However, the little jewel I want to highlight this morning is that this book also has prophecy in it. I’m sure it’s no mistake that as David poured out his heart. He describes some very painful moments in the life of Christ. Does everyone remember how our LORD died? HIS hands and feet were pierced HIS flesh was ripped from HIS body to the point that he could probably see HIS bones, and to top it all off they cast lots for HIS clothing…wait…isn’t that what David just said in this psalm? So for those of you who think the Old Testament is not important, it’s hard to read and doesn’t pertain to the New Testament. I think what we just found pokes holes in that theology. The Old Testament draws a line to the gospels and that draws a line to the New Testament.
Application:
My point to this message is it’s all about Jesus from front to back cover to cover, and honestly, our life needs to be the same. As I look back over my life I can see how HE had HIS hand on me from a young age, and honestly, if you took a careful look back you could see the same I’m sure. My dad sent me to church when I was a kid but never found the time to come himself. However, a seed was planted, and now many years later GOD is bringing fruit from that seed. Honestly, it’s all because of my savior…HE was willing to have nails pounded through HIS hands and feet. So that we could be HIS Prosthetic hands and feet. I have to tell you this because you might not know it…Jesus is ALIVE my friend HE lives in me and I hope HE lives in you. But if HE doesn’t we can fix that right now. If you don’t know HIM I would love to introduce you so you could have the same hope I have found in the living word of GOD. HIS hands and feet had nails hammered through them for you HE felt every blow as they beat HIM so bad that HE could not even be recognized by HIS own mom. All this is what we deserved. HE bore the penalty of our sin. So that we could start over. Now that’s beauty for ashes. So let me say this and I will stop. If you don’t know HIM and would like to send me a message and I will do all I can to help you get to know HIM.
Prayer:
Father, if someone is reading this right now and they don’t know you. I pray that you will open the door to their hearts. I pray that no one is deceived. This is all about you. You wrote 66 books that all go together to talk about your son…that tells me HE is the key the cornerstone to this whole life you have in store for us. I pray that you would take my faith in HIM and use it. Your word tells me that there are signs that will follow those who believe. You say that because it’s true. Well, I believe…I believe that you sent your son to die for who so ever would believe. I believe that the son’s name is JESUS…I believe that HE bore the weight of not only my sin but the sins of the world…I believe HE died a death HE did not deserve, because I deserved a death I couldn’t not die…I believe that right now that same son that died here on earth is alive and sitting at your right hand waiting for you to give the word…go get my church, my son. My belief in that empowers me. You say these signs will follow those who believe…and I believe… So I expect you to set the captives free…I expect you to bring about salvation…I expect you…you to use the tools you have given me to show others who you are…I take the authority you have given me over addiction, depression, anxiety, and all the other demons the enemy tries to use to hold people captive and I stomp on their head. They have no place in your people set them free father…set them free. In the mighty name of Jesus I pray amen