Tell It, Candace!
Greetings in the Lord! Today's word comes from Psalms 121, 89, and 112. In that order, these psalms speak of the protective faithfulness of the Lord, even when we are confronted by strong enemies and it seems for a time that they have the upper hand. But rest assured, God has not abandoned us. Instead, our trials have a way of revealing more of God's goodness and Sovereignty to everyone around us; in the midst of the fiery ordeal we will shine like the noonday sun. The first psalm, Psalm 121, gives us assurance that God oversees our journey and keeps His protective hand around us always, even when the way we must go is a solo venture, like a pilgrim being led by faith and conviction. There are many these days being called to be such pilgrims in the United States--to carry the torch in the darkness and speak from the high places and decry the wicked and their lies and hate. And be sure, the way is a lonely one for these outspoken pilgrims at times. ...