This past Sunday, we spent time in Psalm 10. The Psalmist cries out to God the dreadful cry: where are you God? This is a stark reminder of the tremendous pain we can feel when it seems like the odds are stacked against us or it seems like those who don't play by the rules will scheme to destroy us.
As we read Psalm 10, we can't help but be vividly reminded of the crucifixion. Christ walked in the light, his enemies schemed in darkness, Christ loved, even the one who betrayed him, his friends abandoned him, Christ died, being mocked by criminals, but those who crucified him finished the Passover celebration.
Yet, his final words are of triumph and trust. Because of Christ's triumph in the resurrection, we know that he is king. Not only does he know what it is like to feel betrayed and can sympathize with us, but we also have confidence that the devil may want to sew discord and chaos. We know the reality that Christ reigns. We can rest in that truth and trust in him.
Reflection Questions:
How does the reality of Christ's victory and eternal kingship shape how we face hardships?
How does the permission to lament shape how you approach hardship?
What does it mean to you that Christ can sympathize with your pain?
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