In 1950 two Frenchmen became the first people in history to stand on an eight-thousand-metre peak, and came down barely alive, losing their fingers and toes, paying a price for the summit that nobody had foreseen. That story opens a reflection on Psalms 133 and 134 and on how a goal reached alone can leave the heart empty. The sermon presents unity in a community as a gift from heaven, oil running down Aaron’s robe, and the dew of Hermon falling on dry Zion. Listen and ask whether your presence among people builds bridges or walls.
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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