Psalm 22 -- David's Take?

Although this is a Messianic psalm, I wanted to look at it from David’s personal point of view, given that he wrote it.  My commentary said, “We have a difficult time finding an occasion in his life that would call forth this kind of psalm.  According to the record, the Lord never deserted him in his hour of need … We may not know how this psalm related to the author’s personal experience.

So possibly David felt separation from the Lord due to something that happened in his life, which wasn’t every recorded in Scripture.  Of course, all of David’s sins could not be listed.  Whatever it was, this one broke his heart.  But it sounds like God was dealing with him directly and once David’s heart was broken, God was satisfied with his repentance.

Several times David spoke of trusting God and several times he pleaded, “Don’t be far away from me.”  My commentary said, “In verse 2 he wrote that God had not answered, but now, he almost shouts, ‘You have answered me!’ This is the turning point of the psalm.

Father, thank You for putting distance between You and me when You need to get my attention, too.  Thank You for teaching me to trust You.  Help me to do it all the more.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford