It's a beautiful close to the Last Lament. As you wrote, "Psalm 22 began in dereliction: 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?'(vs. 1) But it ends in declaration: 'He has done it.' (vs. 31)"
By lingering with this text through the dereliction, I am much more moved by the declaration, awed by the depth of HIs suffering love. And it fortifies me when I feel forsaken that in time, I will declare "He has done it" in this specific dark night. And possibly even be able to say with robust faith, "He has done it" in this trial BEFORE I see light and fruit.
You’re welcome! I purchased Eight Days and loved the section on Palm Sunday. I’ll be able to share it on Sunday as I lead our Evening Prayer in our Church Plant, with some help from Malcolm Guite’s work. Chris is a wonderful guy! He’s helped me immensely with his patient listening and compassion.
I really want to thank you for the ways you presented the Bible in your daily
Laments. It was no nonsense and straight to the point. I believe they were exactly what Jesus would have wanted.
Thank you, Sylvia. Blessings, d
It's a beautiful close to the Last Lament. As you wrote, "Psalm 22 began in dereliction: 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?'(vs. 1) But it ends in declaration: 'He has done it.' (vs. 31)"
By lingering with this text through the dereliction, I am much more moved by the declaration, awed by the depth of HIs suffering love. And it fortifies me when I feel forsaken that in time, I will declare "He has done it" in this specific dark night. And possibly even be able to say with robust faith, "He has done it" in this trial BEFORE I see light and fruit.
What great thoughts. Thank you for hanging in there over these five weeks!
BTW, I was on the phone with your Rector, Chris the other day. We talk about once a month. I love the guy…
You’re welcome! I purchased Eight Days and loved the section on Palm Sunday. I’ll be able to share it on Sunday as I lead our Evening Prayer in our Church Plant, with some help from Malcolm Guite’s work. Chris is a wonderful guy! He’s helped me immensely with his patient listening and compassion.