Have you ever lived or worked among people who simply do not want peace? That is exactly where the journey begins, in mysterious Meshech and among the tents of Kedar, at the first stop of a summer series on the pilgrim psalms (Ps 120 and 121). The sermon shows that the journey of life starts with crying out to God, and it faces a hard question: what does the promise “the Lord will keep you from all harm” mean when believers still suffer and die. Listen if you are looking for a guide on a road whose destination is eternity.
The Journey Begins
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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