the word of contentment
30 March 2009
THE SEVENTH WORD FROM THE CROSSCONTENTMENT Read Luke 23: 4446 v 46the last word from the cross was Again Jesus uses words from the Psalmsread Psalm 31 v 1 is a cry for divine H v 5asks for Gods D and is a confession of Gods strength and faithfulness v 21offers praise of Gods S By quoting from this Psalm Jesus entrusts his future to his F Jesus implies that he would be D not deliverance from crucifixion but there lay a deliverance beyond this horrific deathsomething marvellous R REFLECTION Have you put your life and your life beyond this life, in Christs hands? PRAYER Gracious Lord, even as you once entrusted your spirit into the hands of the Father, so I give my life to you. I trust you, and you alone to be my Saviour. I submit to your sovereignty over my life, and seek to live for your glory alone. Here I am, Lord, available to you, both now and in the future. How good it is to know, dear Lord, that the cross was not the end for you. As you entrusted your spirit into the Father's hands, you did so in anticipation of what was to come. So we reflect upon your death, not in despair, but in hope. With Good Friday behind us, Easter Sunday is on the horizon. Amen. (www.markdroberts.com(7) The Seven Last Words of Christ for Holy Week (2006), Mark D Roberts) Im in His hands, Im in His hands Whateer the future holds, Im in His hands The days I cannot see Have all been planned for me His way is best you see Im in His hands. now and forever! Words: Stanley Dittmer
