Connect Psalm 22:5 with another scripture emphasizing trust in God's salvation. The cry of the faithful in Psalm 22:5 “ To You they cried out and were set free; in You they trusted and were not disappointed.” • Generations before us looked to the LORD in desperate need. • Their confidence was not misplaced—God acted, liberated, and upheld their honor. • The verse stands as a historical testimony: whenever God’s people fully entrust themselves to Him, He answers with salvation that never shames. Echoed promise in Romans 10:11 “For the Scripture says, ‘Everyone who believes in Him will not be put to shame.’” • Writing about the completeness of salvation in Christ, Paul echoes Isaiah 28:16 and links it directly to Jesus. • The same assurance found in Psalm 22:5—“not disappointed”—is repeated as “not be put to shame.” • Trust in the Lord culminates in the finished work of Christ, guaranteeing eternal rescue and vindication. Key connections between the two passages • Same foundation: wholehearted trust in the LORD. • Same outcome: freedom from shame or disappointment. • Same progression: cry → faith → salvation. • Old Testament experience (Psalm 22) becomes New Testament promise (Romans 10), highlighting the unchanging character of God across covenants. Trust rooted in God’s character • He is faithful (Deuteronomy 7:9). • He cannot lie (Titus 1:2). • His salvation is everlasting (Isaiah 51:6). Because God is unchanging, every believer—past, present, and future—can rest secure that trust in Him will always triumph. Living it out today • Look back: rehearse God’s past deliverances in Scripture and in your own life. • Look up: anchor present hopes in Christ, the unshakable cornerstone. • Look forward: anticipate final vindication, knowing “the one who trusts in Him will never be disgraced” (1 Peter 2:6). |