Our scripture this morning is Psalms 42:1-2.
As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. I thirst for God, the living God. When can I go and stand before him?
This psalm compares the deer searching for a stream to our need to be with God. Our lives can become parched and dry without the healing love God’s presence provides. We know that only a connection with our loving Lord can save us.
God has promised to be with us everywhere and in everything we face. While the psalmist asks “where can I go to stand before Him?”, we know the answer. God will never leave those who invite Him to be part of their lives. We see this blessing continually through scripture from Creation to the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
We are called to share this blessing with the world, telling everyone what God has done for us. In Acts 1:8 Jesus says to His disciples “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” God’s Spirit is always there for us, and we are empowered to go in His name.
Gracious God, You call us from our failure into blessing, to be washed clean and live new lives in You. Send us to show the world Your love and mercy. Amen.
