Raise us Up Again
Scripture: Psalm 22: 29-31
Our God Is An Awesome God
The nation of Israel
suffered much oppression and they desperately needed to be rescued from
bondage. How deep was their
disappointment when their weeping and crying out to God seemed unheard? Why wasn’t God coming to save them from their
enemies?
Conditions worsened and
the community fell apart under the pressure of trying to survive the cruel
conditions of exile. Still, they feared
the Lord and continued to seek God. As
they travelled through times of spiritual wilderness, they discovered that God
had been there all along! They
remembered the faith of their ancestors and they began to look forward to the
great gathering that was waiting for them.
In spite of the enemies
who had oppressed them and caused great suffering for generations before them,
they would be the ones remembered by the Lord.
Those who abused earthly power and indulged in oppressing Israel will
bow down in dust while the children of God feast at the table prepared for them
by the ruler of all nations.
There are times when we
feel like our world is just crumbling down around us. We beg God to repair what is broken, heal
what is sick, calm anxiety, and stop whatever is causing our grief. This is when we must make the time to be
still, be quiet, and confess our pain and our doubt. As we remember our past, where can we recall
the times God has been faithful. How
many other times have we felt as though we couldn’t continue, and yet – here we
are. God will raise us up again.
Prayer: Loving God, I want to feel peace and I want to be
hopeful. I will meditate upon your ways,
remembering that you are always at work in my life, even in the secret places
where I cannot see. Raise me up again,
and thank you for your faithfulness.
The Reverend Josefina Perez
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