Over the past six months I’ve been studying how Jesus interacted with the Psalms – how He “walked” in these poems. I’ve learned they were written by numerous human psalmists over a span of 1000 years, and most likely compiled into the current content and order by an editor in the days of Ezra*. Jesus, the eternal author of the Psalms, spoke and sang them throughout the years He lived and walked among those He’d created.
I find it striking to read Psalm 22: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
David, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, recorded his agonizing feelings of being forgotten by God. Yet we know the end of David’s story. His legacy proves God kept His promise and never left him.
Centuries later, Jesus’ own human voice cried out the same words as He hung on the cross, feeling the weight of our sin and his Father’s absence.
Today we remember the suffering and sacrifice of our Savior, pierced in our place. And on Sunday, we celebrate His triumphant victory!
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death…” Because of Jesus, we “walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit” (Romans 8:1-4).
Today as I consider Jesus’ sacrifice in my place, I’m thankful too for His powerful compassion for those lost and abandoned by the world. I’m grateful to be with you in this ministry of His redeeming love.
God’s blessings to you and your families this Easter,
Marguerite
Our youth hearing the good news about Jesus, Easter 2025
*Reference – Transformed by Praise by Mark D. Futato