Lent with the Psalms: Finding Jesus in Ancient Prayers

3/12/2025

Hey Church Family,

Are Y’all hungry? I have just the answer for you. It’s God’s Grace Sandwich, which is how I referred to Psalm 73 on Sunday. I can tell you that whatever else you may have tasted in this life, there’s nothing like what His Grace Sandwich has to offer.

It starts with His goodness towards His people, towards those who seek Him and whose hearts He purifies in the process. (Ps. 73:1). For the filling, we have a hearty serving of confession (Ps. 73:2-15). This can be a bitter taste sometimes but I think you will find that once you have tried confession, you’ll see that there’s a sweetness mixed in with it. This happens as we recognize our sins before the Lord but find Him quick to cover us with His forgiveness.

Amazingly, this sandwich can give you perspective for your life. Have you ever tried a food that makes you wonder if you’ve ever had something like it before? Well then, this sandwich is for you. As you partake of this Grace meal- which by the way also comes with unlimited refills of the Holy Spirit and deep fellowship with the saints- you’ll understand your life in a whole new way and will wonder why you didn’t have this meal much sooner. It will help you see yourself and others in a whole new light (73:16-22).

Finally, for the completion of this sandwich, it’s God’s grace again. You see, grace is at the beginning of this Psalm, it covers the middle portion of confession, and it finishes the Psalm too. God's grace is experienced through His Presence, His taking our right hand, Him giving us counsel and being the strength of our heart forever.

He is better than anything else we could desire on this earth. And really, Who else do we have in Heaven, except for Him? Yes, dear friends, I invite you to taste and see that the Lord is good (Ps. 34). I think you will find this to be life changing.

Looking to be filled with something good? Look no further!

Pastor Andy

Questions for reflection and conversation:

Have you tasted and seen God’s goodness? How?
What do people look to in order to fill their lives with good things? Where have you previously looked?
Do you have regular times of confession and being covered by His grace?

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