A young nurse comes home from the oncology ward to a picture on her wall of Jesus carrying a child in his arms, and she can no longer reconcile that picture with prayers that went unanswered. From this story begins a reflection on Psalms 126 and 127: the song of people whose fortunes turned completely around, and a cry that dry riverbeds might fill with water again. The sermon offers two things for a time of crisis: remember what God has already done for you, and remember who he is. Listen if you are calling out to God and hearing no reply.
A Journey with the God Who Was and Is Present
On the Journey
Travel and conversation complement each other perfectly. It’s best to travel in good company, because then every journey becomes an opportunity to exchange thoughts, but also to enjoy shared silence. Summer, a time of vacations and trips, is a good time to remind ourselves that God is the most important companion on our journey-including the greatest one of all, called life. And since we’re already journeying with Him, it’s worth enjoying conversation-in addition to those moments when we’re silent and simply enjoy each other’s presence.
That is why this summer we will read a series of psalms known as the “pilgrim” or “traveling” psalms, because they were recited during the journey to Jerusalem. It is a journey through the twists and turns of life-from sorrow and loneliness to community and worship. Yet the most important thing about it is that we can walk and talk with God Himself.
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