I will fear no evil: Resting in God’s presence
In a dark valley, David sang to the Lord, “I fear no evil, for you are with me.” Resting in God’s presence, we too can face down fear and keep walking through.
In a dark valley, David sang to the Lord, “I fear no evil, for you are with me.” Resting in God’s presence, we too can face down fear and keep walking through.
Long ago and still today, God promises his traumatized, grieving, scattered people: I will be a sanctuary to you. I will protect you. I will gather you back.
Moses treasured encounters with God, so much that he climbed a mountain seven times. His story can inspire us to get away with God too.
When all seemed lost, Moses pressed in: To know the character and ways of God. To live in his Presence, to seek his face, to see and reflect his glory. May your heartcry echo that of Moses. And even when you do not realize it, may you become ever more radiant because you have been with your Lord.
Communion, the Lord's Supper, God's covenant meal. As we observe the ritual – and mull the picture it paints – do we find mystery and life?
Some things, you can’t wait to tell God. You run to him with the news. The Lord who invites you to meet with him delights in your coming to talk. He delights in your coming to hear. For this God has important things to say to you too.
Today, I need to stand in the shadow of something taller than me - something sturdy and living, deep-rooted and lasting, that whispers timeless secrets as the wind passes through.