The Lord has made known his victory; he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations. He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. (Psalm 98: 2-3)
As we read of God's steadfast love and faithfulness we also recall oppression in Egypt, captivity in Babylon, the destruction of Jerusalem, nearly 2000 years of wandering, and Nazi gas chambers.
In another reading for today, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord rescues them from them all." (Psalm 34: 19)
Affliction results from both accident and intention. Plague sweeps the planet. Terrorists plot evil. A loved one - angry and in despair -lashes out in purposeful hurt. A small child innocently wanders into danger.
Our lives - and sometimes our faith - are shattered by these events. We need the hope and help of one greater than ourselves to bind up what is broken.
Mighty pharaoh is gone, Babylon is in ruins, Roman armies have been defeated, Hitler is dead, but God's chosen people still join in prayer and praise.
As we read of God's steadfast love and faithfulness we also recall oppression in Egypt, captivity in Babylon, the destruction of Jerusalem, nearly 2000 years of wandering, and Nazi gas chambers.
In another reading for today, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord rescues them from them all." (Psalm 34: 19)
Affliction results from both accident and intention. Plague sweeps the planet. Terrorists plot evil. A loved one - angry and in despair -lashes out in purposeful hurt. A small child innocently wanders into danger.
Our lives - and sometimes our faith - are shattered by these events. We need the hope and help of one greater than ourselves to bind up what is broken.
Mighty pharaoh is gone, Babylon is in ruins, Roman armies have been defeated, Hitler is dead, but God's chosen people still join in prayer and praise.
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