Jesus practiced perfect trust in God, His Father. This verse clearly reflects that.
He is a dead man walking and yet He sings – hymns of praise, nonetheless!
He apprehensively sets out into the dark Jerusalem night after the Passover Meal with His closest followers. He heads toward a quiet place to commune with God and relieve His heavy heart.
Soon He is to be betrayed, abandoned, arrested, and tortured shamelessly to death. He knows all this is imminent. Living Words come to mind and He finds comfort in the Psalms.
Generations of Jews have sung Psalm 113-118 (known as the Hallel) for their holy Passover Feast. Little did they realize that they would be uttered by the lips of their Messiah on the night He would submit Himself to the Cross for their redemption. The strength, courage, and comfort contained in these word-gifts from God would now be divinely sung by the Lord of Lords and King of Kings. Reciting them would under-gird Him and remind Him of His Father’s love, presence, and promise.
Before the Passover Meal, Psalms 113-114 would traditionally be sung. They praise God for His mercy and kindness to the afflicted. They retell the history of the God-chosen people. It is quite likely Jesus and His disciples practiced this tradition during their supper together.
After the Meal, Psalms 115-118 would be sung. It is these that scholars believe Jesus sang on that fate-filled trek to the Garden of Gethsemane.
Psalm 115 testifies to the supremacy of God and calls the people to trust Him. It also includes supplication for blessing.
Psalm 116 is prophetic of the Messiah, His Garden sorrows, and God’s promise of His resurrection. The psalmist praises God for His death-rescue and responds in worship for His benevolent deeds toward man.
Psalm 118 speaks of God’s protection, rescue, and reign. The worship refrains conclude with thanksgiving and adoration.
Take time to read them now. Imagine the Christ as cantor; sacred verses reverberating through the olives trees, ascending toward the starry heavens. Can you hear the necessity of each word that custom-fits this occasion? Considering the setting, can you sense each breath filled with emotion? Can you hear the trust building in each footstep drawing Him nearer to the arms of His Father? Speaking these enduring words from God minister to Him in His dire need.
Dear child of God, see the complete trust of The Son. When facing difficult times turn to God and recite His life-giving words that you, too, may know the blessed comfort of God.
I worship You, God Most High. My heart rejoices in You for You are my strong tower, my shelter in times of trouble. Mention of Your Word revives the soul and remembrance of Your Son lends strength and courage. There is none like You, O Lord, and I put my trust in You.
He is a dead man walking and yet He sings – hymns of praise, nonetheless!
He apprehensively sets out into the dark Jerusalem night after the Passover Meal with His closest followers. He heads toward a quiet place to commune with God and relieve His heavy heart.
Soon He is to be betrayed, abandoned, arrested, and tortured shamelessly to death. He knows all this is imminent. Living Words come to mind and He finds comfort in the Psalms.
Generations of Jews have sung Psalm 113-118 (known as the Hallel) for their holy Passover Feast. Little did they realize that they would be uttered by the lips of their Messiah on the night He would submit Himself to the Cross for their redemption. The strength, courage, and comfort contained in these word-gifts from God would now be divinely sung by the Lord of Lords and King of Kings. Reciting them would under-gird Him and remind Him of His Father’s love, presence, and promise.
Before the Passover Meal, Psalms 113-114 would traditionally be sung. They praise God for His mercy and kindness to the afflicted. They retell the history of the God-chosen people. It is quite likely Jesus and His disciples practiced this tradition during their supper together.
After the Meal, Psalms 115-118 would be sung. It is these that scholars believe Jesus sang on that fate-filled trek to the Garden of Gethsemane.
Psalm 115 testifies to the supremacy of God and calls the people to trust Him. It also includes supplication for blessing.
Psalm 116 is prophetic of the Messiah, His Garden sorrows, and God’s promise of His resurrection. The psalmist praises God for His death-rescue and responds in worship for His benevolent deeds toward man.
Psalm 118 speaks of God’s protection, rescue, and reign. The worship refrains conclude with thanksgiving and adoration.
Take time to read them now. Imagine the Christ as cantor; sacred verses reverberating through the olives trees, ascending toward the starry heavens. Can you hear the necessity of each word that custom-fits this occasion? Considering the setting, can you sense each breath filled with emotion? Can you hear the trust building in each footstep drawing Him nearer to the arms of His Father? Speaking these enduring words from God minister to Him in His dire need.
Dear child of God, see the complete trust of The Son. When facing difficult times turn to God and recite His life-giving words that you, too, may know the blessed comfort of God.
I worship You, God Most High. My heart rejoices in You for You are my strong tower, my shelter in times of trouble. Mention of Your Word revives the soul and remembrance of Your Son lends strength and courage. There is none like You, O Lord, and I put my trust in You.
In my anguish I cried to the LORD,and he answered by setting me free.
The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid.What can man do to me?
The LORD is with me; he is my helper.I will look in triumph on my enemies.
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