Christian Devotional – January 17, 2022

The Essential Jesus, Day 17

Jesus saves us. So many difficulties happened to Jesus. Today, Day 17 of The Essential Jesus reading plan on YouVersion.com, we see the glimpse into the sufferings of Jesus. Read Psalm 22.

There are so many parallels between this chapter and the crucifixion of Jesus. Many of these verses are quoted. As we think about the fact that Jesus was suffering at that time, it seems amazing to me that he is actually making this statement that he can be our salvation and that we can trust him and not be put to shame.

You don’t usually think of trusting someone who is in the midst of their own suffering. Yet even while Jesus was suffering on the cross, he was still the God of the universe and in complete control. He is still worthy of our trust and he will still keep us from shame. The worst day for Jesus is still more amazing than the very best day we can try to achieve on our own. Will we place all our trust in him today?