I am in a period of transition.
After thirty-two years of pastoral ministry I have retired. The focus of my
ministry is writing these daily meditations, until the Lord leads me elsewhere.
I feel a little like a part of Abraham’s or Moses’ clan as we are presently
sojourners, residing temporarily in a leased home. I have a sense of both
uncertainty and adventure as I try to patiently wait upon the Lord. In this
regard, Psalm 75 is helpful to me.
“God says, “At the time I have
planned” (Psalm 75:2a). At least twice previously in our reading of the Psalms
we have been encouraged to wait on the Lord:
“I wait quietly before God,
for my victory comes from him.”
Psalm 62:1
“Be still, and know that I am
God!
Psalm
46:10
The heart of humankind’s
rebellion against God is control. We want to be in control. I recall a quote
from Lansford W. Hastings in an exhibit at the Museum of Westward Expansion in
St. Louis: “We had proceeded only a few days travel, when the American
character was fully exhibited. All appeared to be determined to govern, but not
to be governed.” Our bent on control is over both our environment, and the others
in it, but most especially, over our own lives.
Psalm 75 is an affirmation that
God is in control and God moves on God’s timing, not mine. I am almost tempted
to pray, ‘O Lord, cut me some slack. Give me a hint. Where do you want me to
live and what do you want me to do?” I say, almost tempted, because I know God’s
answer if I were to utter such a prayer:
“God says, “At the time I have planned”
Sē’lah
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What word or phrase
in today’s reading of the Psalms
attracts your attention?
Reflect on that word
or phrase.
What insights come to
you?
How does this passage
touch your life today?
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Reading for July 16,
2012 Psalm 76
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