Ep. 106. Psalm 40,42 | My Deliverer

EPISODE 106

MY DELIVERER: PSALM 40,42

If we believe Jesus' message and put into practice the faith he outlined for us, we will find our feet firmly planted on the rock and our houses established on a firm foundation. We who put our trust in the Lord are blessed.

Psalm 40 points us again to Jesus. I'm not sure we should be surprised at this point. In fact, if we are still surprised that the Bible directs us again and again to the person and work of Jesus, we might not be paying close enough attention. Four verses of this particular Psalm are quoted in Hebrews 10 and point us back to Exodus 21 from Episode 35. Jesus is the servant who submitted himself willingly to the Father. Jesus' death was the epitome of servanthood. Christ has revealed to the great congregation the gracious work of God the Father. You are reading these words today because of Jesus's testimony about God in heaven and righteousness through him. You and I are both evidence of the continued work and grace of God brought about through Jesus, the greatest servant.

Though Psalm 42 is more melancholy, I do enjoy the challenge for encouragement that comes from it. Yes, there are times my soul is downtrodden and distressed, but in those moments, I bring back to mind the hope and confidence I have in God, and I am stirred up to praise, for he is "my salvation and my God." Whatever trials I may encounter in this life, they pale in comparison to the glory and grace brought to me by God through Jesus.

ADDITIONAL READING: Matthew 7:24-27; John 21:25; Exodus 21:1-6; Hebrews 10:5-7; Psalm 79:10; Micah 7:10