The Jesus Bible Reading Plan / SAVE ME: YES OR NO?

The Jesus Bible Reading Plan

Day 77 of 365 SAVE ME: YES OR NO? In Psalm 70, David asked God to deliver him from the oppression and suffering brought about by his enemies. He sought refuge in God, expecting the result to include great glory for the Lord (v. 4). Jesus voiced a prayer in the Gospel of John that includes some similarity to David's prayer (Jn 12:27 - 28). Laboring under the weight of the task before him, Jesus considered the depth of what he was about to suffer on the cross. He contemplated a request for God to deliver him, but quickly changed direction - affirming that what he was about to endure was the very reason why he came to earth. In David's words, God is glorified by delivering him from the hands of his enemies. In Jesus' words, God the Father is glorified not by sparing the Son but through the Son's death. If Jesus had avoided the cross, there would be no way for people to have access to God. Through the willing sacrifice of Jesus, God makes possible the deliverance of all people who place their faith in Jesus for salvation. Psalms 70:1-5 NASB 1 O God, hasten to deliver me; O L ord , hasten to my help! 2 Let those be ashamed and humiliated Who seek my life; Let those be turned back and dishonored Who delight in my hurt. 3 Let those be turned back because of their shame Who say, "Aha, aha!" 4 Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; And let those who love Your salvation say continually, "Let God be magnified." 5 But I am afflicted and needy;