A November night in 1972, one of the greatest election victories in American history, and in Nixon’s headquarters a silence as thick as fog. That scene opens a reflection on the last two pilgrim psalms (Psalms 133 and 134) and on what really waits at the end of our road. The sermon shows that unity in a community is not merely a pleasant feeling but the space where God sends real blessing, and that worship is our answer to his goodness. Listen if you want to reach the destination and still be able to enjoy what you find there.
Journey’s End: Worship in Community
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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