Psalms of Sorrow and Comfort
Living by Faith can replace Sorrow with Comfort
Below is the Message Audio. It is followed by the Typed Notes.
Psalm 22 is a unique Psalm of Sorrow and Comfort in that it also includes prophesies fulfilled.
Sorrows in Psalm 22:1-5. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? My God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent. But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them. They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded. My God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent.
This was fullfilled by Jesus’s night prayer in Gethsemane. Matthew 26:36-39. Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.”And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.” And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.”
Pophesies of events at Jesus’s crucifixion: Psalm 22:16&18. “For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.”
This was fullfilled in Matthew 27: 38-44. Two thieves were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left. Those who passed by hurled insults at Jesus, shaking their heads and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself. Come down from the cross, if you are the Son of God!” In the same way the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders mocked him.“He saved others,” they said, “but he can’t save himself. If he is the king of Israel, Let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. If he trusts in God, let God rescue him now if he wants him, for he said, “I am the Son of God.” In the same way the thieves who were crucified with him also heaped insults on him.
Some traditions argue that Jesus was forsaken because God cannot look on sin. Because Jesus became sin for mankind, the Father had to turn his back on Jesus when Jesus was on the cross. This was a fulfillment of Psalm 22:1-2 “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?"
The latter part of Psalm 22 is the Comfort portion of this psalm including verses 23-31.
Psalm 23 is the Comfort Psalm. It is referred to as the “Shepherd Psalm” considered the most beloved Psalm.
1. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Other Comfort Psalms are:
Psalm 34:18 ("The LORD is near to the brokenhearted"): Considered a powerful reminder that God is present and compassionate during times of emotional pain, loss, or distress.
Psalm 121 "I lift up my eyes to the mountains": Known as a "song of ascents," this is highly regarded for its theme of God as a protector who never sleeps.
Psalm 46 "God is our refuge and strength": Often turned to for reassurance in times of chaos or trouble, specifically for the phrase "Be still, and know that I am God".
Psalm 91 "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High": A favorite for finding comfort in God’s protection, often described as a source of peace for the fearful.
Other Highly Recommended Comfort Scriptures:
Isaiah 41:10: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God."
Matthew 11:28: "Come to me, all you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Revelation 21:4: "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes...".
Below is the underlined link to the Typed Notes pdf
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