[[-SOAP HUB]] | [[-Psalm Overview]] | [[Psalm 22]] ## Title: Victory is on the Way ## Scripture: (Psalm 22:24-25) “For he did not despise or detest the suffering of the oppressed. He did not ignore him; when he cried out to him, he responded. You are the reason I offer praise in the great assembly; I will fulfill my promises before the Lord’s loyal followers.” (NET) ## Observation: This is a famous song because Jesus quotes from it while dying on the Cross. This psalm speaks about feeling rejected by God and suffering that sounds a lot like a crucifixion. What many people don’t realize is this is not a psalm of death and destruction. It is a psalm of hope. It is a messianic psalm. It was a famous psalm. When He said, “My God, My God. Why have You forsaken Me,” everyone in the crowd would have immediately known that He was declaring this psalm. These were the first words, and not a completed declaration. The psalm speaks about how horrible times have come and it appears as though the enemies are winning, however, God is in control and He will get the ultimate victory. Those who do not understand what Jesus was doing think that He was declaring that the sins of the world had come on Him and the Father had turned His back on Jesus. This cannot be true. The Triune Godhead cannot be separated. Rather, this is Jesus saying everything is going according to plan. Yes, it looks bad right now but don’t give up. This is all part of the plan. Victory is on the way. ## Application: When reading this psalm, imagine Jesus on the Cross. He is not denying the horrible pain. He is just saying that victory is on the way. Take a moment and celebrate that the victory was our salvation. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for winning the victory for us all.