A father’s hug so tight it feels as if you might break in half, that is the image the speaker uses for God surrounding his people. This is a reflection on Psalm 125 about trust, the glue that holds a life together and that cracks when illness, pain or a collapsing relationship breaks into our plans. The sermon recalls that God is strong and in control, that he looks at the heart and sees not only who you are today but who you may yet become. Listen if you are looking for peace on the dangerous journey called life.
A Sense of Security
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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