Psalm 22 is a personal song of lament and worship that voices many painful experiences of suffering and hardship while also voicing confidence in God’s watchful eye and sovereign power. It recognizes the realities of being scorned, mocked, rejected and despised by others. We know from the Gospels that Jesus meditated on this very Psalm when he was dying on the cross. In agony he felt the pain of the psalmist and much more. Yet, he was obediently trusting in the heart of the Father even unto death! Worshipers can find courage and strength in these words by remembering that Jesus himself prayed them.

The Ministry of Praise is a ministry of Highland Baptist Church in Florence, Alabama. We exist to help Christians become better worshipers and disciple-makers of Jesus. You can learn more about our ministry at http://highlandbaptist.com. Also if you live near the Shoals in Northwest Alabama, we invite you to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM.