Crucified Christ

 Psalm 22

        It's so fascinating to me that this particular psalm was written as if David was an eyewitness to the crucifixion of Christ; however, even more than that, when David wrote this prophecy, the form of capital punishment practiced by the Jews was stoning, not crucifixion. Crucifixion was a Roman form of execution. The Romans, at this time in which the psalm was written, had not even came into power yet; and yet, here in Psalm 22, we find crucifixion being described. 

                   In Psalm 22, written centuries before Jesus was born, we read of a detailed description of the crucifixion, written like a man who is kneeling at the foot of the cross. This just further proves the scriptures, as Paul writes: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness" (2 Tim. 3:16 KJV). 

                   What does it mean to be kneeling at the foot of the cross? 

1. To kneel at the feet of someone is a symbol of your submission to them. When you come to the Lord Jesus, you don't come at eye level: we come humbly to His feet in submission to Him.
2. You're looking up. Looking up to your Lord, Savior, and King for peace, guidance, direction, and healing. Only He can give us that. So, look up and remain focused on Him. 
3. The blood flows downward. When you are kneeling at the foot of the cross, you become covered by the anointing blood of that lamb that is the total and complete satisfaction for our sins. 

    

               Paul explains, in Romans 3:10, "As it is written, there is none righteous, no not one." We are all in desperate need of a savior: His name is Jesus, and it starts at the foot of the cross. Behold Your King!