It’s Good Friday. Here’s what today tells me about myself, from Psalm 38.
My sin is troubling – v3 – “There is no soundness in my flesh because of your indignation; there is no health in my bones because of my sin.”
The Bible continually asserts the fact that the most dreadful thing about me is that I am a sinner. I cannot help myself but to sin.
My wounds are stinking – v5 – “My wounds stink and fester because of my foolishness”
Because of sin and the depths of my sinful nature, the wounds that have been left are rotten to the core.
My heart is yearning – v 10 – “My heart throbs; ”
I have completely lost, alone and without hope in this world.
My strength is failing – v10 – “my strength fails me”
I try to be good. I try to make a difference. I set my goals and write my lists. At it works … for a while. I’m tired of trying.
I can align myself and compare myself to others, and pretend that I’m not that bad, but since when did that help me?
My friends are forsaking – v11 – “My friends and companions stand aloof from my plague, and my nearest kin stand far off.”
My sorrow is continuing – v17 – “For I am ready to fall, and my pain is ever before me.”
I am constantly reminded that I’m not good enough, strong enough, or wise enough.
My Lord Saves – v22 – “Make haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation!”
By His grace I’m saved. Not because I’m worthy, but He is worthy. Not because I’ve worked to earn His affection but He has won mine.
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