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Tuesday... But I don't deserve this.


Tuesday... But I don't deserve this.

Look at these two portions of scripture.

Verses 20-21 (NLT), "Their insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. If only one person would show some pity; if only one would turn and comfort me, But instead, they give me poison for food; they offer me sour wine."

And then verse 29, "A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips."

The first one is in Psalm 69 written by King David and the second one is in John 19 talking about Jesus who was on a cross being killed for us and for sure he didn't deserve what was being done to him but he knew that God was at work and Jesus trusted him.

There are going to be things that happen to us that we don't deserve and here is the key, we are not better than Jesus. Life can be rough and we don't deserve so much of what happens but we are not going through it without God. There is a lot of sour wine that is given to us as it was given to Christ.

David prays in verse 29 (NIRV), "I'm in pain. I'm in deep trouble. God, save me and keep me safe." God hears us in those times and we can trust him.

David goes on. Verses 30-33 (NLT) says, "Then I will praise God's name with singing, and I will honor him with thanksgiving. For this will please the Lord more than sacrificing cattle, more than presenting a bull with its horns and hooves. The humble will see their God at work and be glad. Let all who seek God's help be encouraged. For the Lord hears the cries of the needy; he does not despise his imprisoned people."

And then John 19:30 says, "When Jesus had tasted it, he said, 'It is finished!' Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit." It was all a part of God's plan and Jesus was prepared to face whatever came his way. He died for us. This is why he came to earth. 

Listen, God is at work even in the sour wine that is given us. Let's trust him. 

Verses 35-36 (MSG) says, "For God is out to help Zion, rebuilding the wretched towns of Judah. Guess who will live there - the proud owners of the land? No, the children of his servants will get it, the lovers of his name will live in it." We may not deserve what is happening to us but we can thank him and praise him because we know that God has a plan and he can be trusted and he is not done yet! Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning




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