How does Psalm 69:14 connect with Jesus' deliverance in the New Testament? Setting the scene in Psalm 69 David writes as a righteous sufferer overwhelmed by opposition, pleading for divine rescue. The Spirit inspires words that also look far beyond David, pointing to the greater Son of David. Psalm 69:14 “Deliver me from the mire; do not let me sink. Rescue me from my enemies and from the deep waters.” Images of distress in the verse • Mire: thick mud that traps and immobilizes • Sink: slow, helpless descent toward death • Enemies: relentless human hostility • Deep waters: chaotic forces threatening to drown New Testament recognition that Psalm 69 speaks of Christ • John 2:17 cites Psalm 69:9 regarding zeal for God’s house • Romans 15:3 also quotes Psalm 69:9 about reproach falling on Him • John 19:28–30 alludes to Psalm 69:21 when Jesus receives sour wine • Acts 1:20 applies Psalm 69:25 to Judas’s betrayal The apostles read the whole psalm, including verse 14, as Messianic. Jesus lived out the plea of Psalm 69:14 • Gethsemane: “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death” (Matthew 26:38) • Cross: surrounded by mockers, bearing the mire of sin, crying, “Why have You forsaken Me” (Psalm 22:1; Matthew 27:46) • Hebrews 5:7 records His loud cries and tears for deliverance, directly echoing the psalm’s desperation The Father’s powerful answer: resurrection and exaltation • Acts 2:24: God “freed Him from the agony of death” • Romans 6:9–10: death no longer masters Him • Philippians 2:9–11: exalted above every name The resurrection is the ultimate lifting from mire, enemies, and deep waters. What His deliverance means for us • Colossians 1:13: delivered from the dominion of darkness • 1 Corinthians 15:57: victory through our risen Lord • Romans 8:34–39: inseparable love ensures that no hostile force can overwhelm believers The same God who rescued His Son secures all who are in the Son, turning David’s ancient cry into our confident anthem of salvation. |
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