You wake in the middle of the night, your body exhausted and your mind refusing to rest, and whatever that weight is, it is certainly not peace. Jesus promised his disciples a peace the world can neither give nor take away (John 14), and this sermon tests that promise against real life, turning to Psalm 125 and the image of the mountains surrounding Jerusalem. It turns out the point is not that you must stand as firm as a mountain, but who holds you up when your own trust runs thin. Listen if you have been waiting for everything to fall into place before you can finally breathe.
Peace in Hard Times
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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