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The Psalmist is in a pretty low place. A company of evildoers has already divided his garments and cast lots for his clothes.
Sound familiar? They did this with Jesus. Jesus was brought low, but the battle was not over. It takes great courage to continue to hope in the midst of strife, but Jesus demonstrates this by being willing to endure suffering, willing to endure pain, so that we might know that there is light in the darkest of nights.
From the mouth of the lion, we can be saved!! Even when the sword is at hand, there is salvation in Jesus.
So no matter the peril, there is hope. From the longest stay in the ICU to the deepest night in the grip of addiction -- there is hope. Always know the light is still shining. Christ has come, and as the shepherd who pursues the lost sheep, Christ will pursue you, to the ends of the earth, and beyond.
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