Finding Jesus as Our Strength - Jarrod Bartlett Campus (scripture reading from Elgin Campus)

In this powerful exploration of Psalm 69, we're invited to confront our deepest struggles and find Jesus as our ultimate strength. The psalmist's cry, 'Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck,' resonates with our own moments of despair. We're reminded that even in exile, in times when we feel God is absent, He is carrying us through. The psalm's vivid imagery of sinking in miry depths and being engulfed by floods mirrors our own experiences of feeling overwhelmed. Yet, it's in these moments that we're called to recognize Christ's presence, just as He was foreshadowed in this ancient lament. The parallel between the psalmist's suffering and Jesus' passion invites us to see our own trials through the lens of Christ's redemptive work. This message challenges us to find spiritual strength beyond our human capabilities, encouraging us to take that next step in faith, knowing Jesus walks beside us in our darkest hours.