Psalm 16.2 - Winners and Worms

Psalm 16.2 - Winners and Worms

Studying the historical narratives of Scripture can veer toward two extremes. Sunday school lore is filled with pep-talks of how we can be “winners” like Joseph. Yet, when we read the fine-print, we’ll see the clay feet of our giants. Some then conclude, only God is a hero! These “winners” are “worms” (citing Bildad, Job 25.6)! But like much of Biblical Theology, there is truth in the balance. Joseph and his brothers are fallen sinners, like us. Their/our good can only come from God! But, Hallelujah! The blood of Jesus cleanses us and the Spirit of Jesus changes us! And God will keep on changing us until we “win” in Him – to be co-heirs with Christ! So, God puts some of these “works in progress” in His Book (Hebrews 11, for example), to give us hope in our journey. All by grace, so He gets all glory!