A month before they were to leave for the mission field in Poland, their host pulled an envelope from his pocket and slid it across the table, inside was a cheque for every rent payment of the previous four years. That scene opens a reflection on Psalm 126, the song of people who came back from exile and felt as though they were dreaming. The sermon confronts a thought that can poison a life: that the best days are behind us and nothing good is still ahead. Listen if you need the courage to expect more from God than you have so far.
Heads Up: Good Things Ahead
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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