May 28th


Deuteronomy 1     Isaiah 28     Psalms 81-82 

Psalm 81-82

A wonderful feature of God’s people is the way we keep God’s story alive. This psalm, for the feast of tabernacles, tells of what God has done. The story of Israel and Judah was one of liberation from slavery. God in his mighty power led the nation out of slavery in Egypt and into the land promised to them. This great work of God was remembered week to week, month to month and year to year. God’s promises and commands were reprised, his faithfulness proclaimed for all to hear.

“God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Rom 5:8)

We have a great heritage. Not only are we one with the people of God whom he brought out of Egypt but we are the people for whom Christ died. The wonder which strikes me every day is that Christ died for us while we were still sinners. This, like the Exodus is an act of God – nothing we could possibly do for ourselves. How do we respond? We remember and as Israel gathered so we gather to tell the story and to praise the Lord for all he has done and continues to do. To paraphrase the psalmist:

Sing for joy to God our strength;
Shout aloud to the God of all ages!
Begin the music, hit the drums,
Play the melodious guitars and piano.
Sound the trumpet to announce a celebration.

(written by a member or staff)