Ps 39, 40 [The Message]

David cried, “Lord, let your lovingkindness and your truth preserve me.” This Psalm, prophetic of Christ and His trial, reveals some of the most elemental and essential factors in a Christian’s life. Several paraphrased translations render this “mercy and faithfulness.”

Christ was the firstfruits of Salvation. God’s mercy and faithful Truth both combined to enable Him to endure the Cross and come out The Victor.

When we are going through something difficult, God in His Mercy will pull us through like He did for Christ Jesus. “Mercy and Truth are met together; Righteousness and Peace have kissed.” [Ps. 85:10]