Psalm 130 ~ He will Redeem †

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Psalm 130

A Song of Ascents.

Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord!

2 O Lord, hear my voice!

Let your ears be attentive

to the voice of my pleas for mercy!

3 If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities,

O Lord, who could stand?

4 But with you there is forgiveness,

that you may be feared.

5 I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,

and in his word I hope;

6 my soul waits for the Lord

more than watchmen for the morning,

more than watchmen for the morning.

7 O Israel, hope in the Lord!

For with the Lord there is steadfast love,

and with him is plentiful redemption.

8 And he will redeem Israel

from all his iniquities.

God had given us all Gifts and Talents. We all have had some similarities and differences in our 'seat' in the Pandemic.



So we stand in a new place now.
We have had 500 deaths, the lowest number since Covid-19 began. We are reopening almost all the 50 states.

Our buying needs changed, our buying habits changed. Ideas of travel have changed some. More jobs are thinking about less commuting.

Yesterday, we looked at the Babylonian Exile or the 2nd Exodus. Bible Histories exist for us to see our place at the table. Let's look:


The Exilic period was a rich one:

Book of Jeremiah 39–43 (saw the Exile as a lost opportunity); the final section of 2 Kings (portrays this as the temporary end of history); 2 Chronicles (The Exile is the "Sabbath of the land"); and the opening chapters of Ezra, which records a new beginning.

Other works from or about the exile include the stories in Daniel 1–6 (the ideas of God and the forces of good and evil), Susanna (how society functions), Bel and the Dragon (miracles), the "Story of the Three Youths" (1 Esdras 3:1–5:6) (Governing), and the books of Tobit (stress and turmoil in near panic) and Book of Judith (war and violence with redemption). The Book of Lamentations arose from the Babylonian captivity (finding beauty in all seasons).

Oh no, the Apocrypha. When the world was in upheaval in the first two or three centuries, in the Year of the Lord, the Apocrypha was seen as necessary during the Council of Nicaea. Ok, fine if you aren't a fan. Fine.

Prior to exile, the people of Israel had been organized according to tribe. Afterwards, when all paperwork was stripped and gone - the Nation was organized by smaller family groups. Only the tribe of Levi continued in its temple role after the return. After this time, there were always sizable numbers of Jews living outside Israel; thus, the beginning of the "Jewish diaspora".

Fortunately for us all, we had a way to connect to our Churches during Covid.

How are you sorting your Pandemic?

Lost Opportunity
The Temporary End of History
Sabbath of the Land
God, and the Functions of Good and Evil
How Society Functions
Miracles
Governing
Stress and Turmoil in Near Panic
War and Violence with Redemption
Finding Beauty in all Seasons
New Groups

Lost Opportunity

Didn't we all spend some time complaining 'last year.' When I look at last year's videos of Church, I'm seeing Blessings given of Life - not even aware of Life to celebrate. Didn't we hop on planes and highways and take our freedom for granted?

And if we ignore the time we had to think during this season, we will miss this season and have Lost Opportunity.


Ephesians 5:14
For anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore, it says, “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

Isaiah 51:9
Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the Lord; awake, as in days of old, the generations of long ago.

Ephesians 6:18
Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints

The Temporary End of History

One of the most surprising aspects of the Pandemic to me, the major choice of television movie was "Plague". An exploration of emotional stamina? Having a conversation without words?

Seeing people crying in public seemed to wake us all up, maybe news has to have some sensitivities. Suddenly, it was important to protect each other. Even if we weren't "The Greatest Generation" fighting for world history in trenches, we could sit at home and think of all the people as a chain, instead of Dominoes, the chain caring for one another.

Isaiah 43:18-19
Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

The Sabbath of the Land

So many prayers were answered about life tearing past families. Families had time to just be together. Prayers of Thanksgiving were offered. And suddenly, Grocery Stories were the place we all felt we would find continuance and security.  Finding new realizations of the Blessings of abundance we have lived all our lives.

Home Depot and Lowes were filled with people desiring to be busy and useful. To provide for what is given to us to care for. Art and Craft Stores geared up, probably for mementos for Christmas and years to come.

We learned from the White House, Local News, some National News many heart warming, brave and heroic deeds we have done for one another. The time President Trump and Vice President Pence have ceaselessly given to ensure safety and well being. Our Bible Study was so pleased to have good news during Quarantine of the ongoing efforts we made for each other.

Churches kept the Flame of the Holy Spirit alive.

Malachi 4:2
For you who reverence my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings.
You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.

God, and the Functions of Good and Evil

Was God listening to our prayers.  No one seemed to be concerned about the imbalances causing illness. A political play for a virus spread. A gigantic nation with few routes of protein in their food sources. Why borders didn't close. A blame game started appearing to be so fruitless.

How will we care for the elderly?

United in our hopes to protect one another.  We began to Ascend in Unity.

We could have seen riots.
Instead, we saw people in dire straits being peaceful and trusting good would be found. Huge numbers of people in various stages of employment, seeing delays in the food chain, seeing family isolated from one another and standing and believing - Good would be Accomplished.

Violence. Implied and actual violence.
From the Highest Level of Government, to people sitting in cars at parks and Churches, we have found Unity in our desire to see solid and good people provide Justice with Respect and Balance.  A desire to find Law serves Justice with Mercy.

Finding the results to the new stories we cared about had to come from our own searches. And in seeing the results, finding Good People press forth for goodness.

How Society Functions

In Pandemics and Plagues, Blame has to be assigned. We have miraculously avoided violence.  And have instead, some times seen the denial of information due to massive amounts of data changing shape as facts are found.

We have seen our Nation flow back to the efficiency of World War II.  Divisions have been cast aside to see our Nation fight to survive and then thrive again. Authority has been cast aspersions for even the place they have to decide. This season we have watched Authority and approved. And felt comforted. We have seen the Nation move mountains to cope. And find the abundance to provide for other nations.

We have seen Governors put aside differences and work with the National Leaders to promote wellness and well being, giving hope over coldness.

And in sorting the facts we have efficiently and quickly found Zoom and other methods to reassure one another. Bible Studies have truly helped.

Power plays have been seen. Where failure is actually hoped for. A revealing time for hearts.

Miracles

Finding people have been largely silent by the aspects of this Covid-19 Virus so puzzling even the doctors quietly admit they can think of no other illness sparing the young.

The exact opposite of the Polio Epidemics and the prayers of parents and grandparents.

Hospitals did not overflow. The death rates were cheated. People stood to cheer the Brave First Responders. The Gratitude was unrelenting. Prayers came from the Highest Levels of 'our' land.

Some of our States have seen Unemployment  decreasing in amazing rates. In Texas, we have seen Unemployment fall 4% in two weeks. Praying for our nation is occurring in all states. We are praying for more miracles and believing.

Governing

Has any election year had more coverage? We saw the Protesters tell the news media to back off and watch out for telling tall tales. We've seen the exodus of nightly news. And now we have seen news pick up and have more comments about the news media as the news itself. I have to say I've really enjoyed the efficiency and heart of our Local News Station.

For the National News, I'd have to comment the Democrats and Republicans have treated each other with more respect, at times, than shown for Elected, Hard Working, Officials. For matters of National Security and the smooth communication of our People, I'd suggest new guidelines of courtesy displayed in our commercial employments. Sensitivity Training. Or perhaps, Anger Management. This would probably be more effective if the top management attended these classes each time a conflict develops.
Maybe it's time for national attention to be rewarded to our journalists when licensed guidelines could be observed or revoked.

We have seen news rating fall to the depths. Worldwide Wrestling never was a National Pastime.

We are leaders in the World.
Perhaps we should try to lead with more elegance, grace, communication and wisdom.
 Fingers fly easily, perhaps more care should be employed in all directions.

Abraham Lincoln had the policy of open doors. We could improve on the policy of Civility.

And during this time we have seen Government reflect on the ability to Government to treat one another with the courtesy, mercy, fairness we want our Nation to exist well within.

Governing has found all layers in surprising depths.

Stress and Turmoil in Near Panic

Has anyone mentioned the United States Congress
was open during the Pandemic?
We have one person to thank for holding
the Legislative Branch open.
The Fires of Liberty did not go out.

Fifty Governors worked harder then ever.

The Nation has gratitude for all the efforts
of President Donald Trump
and Vice President Pence. Their ceaseless efforts
and of Dr Fauci and Dr Birx with all of the Massive
Logistics, Facts and Team Work.

The Prayers of the Leaders have
been heeded.

Schools fed Children. And the School System
showed it's strength to massively care and provide.

Teachers paraded for their students.

Love!

First Responders came from all over.

Other States. Retirement.

Hands were held. 

Ultimate Care was shown.

War and Violence with Redemption

Let this Portion be met with only Thanksgiving, we Pray.

And we will have our Redemption.



Finding Beauty in all Seasons


Abba, Holy Father,

We are Blessed. Blessed to know Jesus. To be directed to know the Goodness of God. Blessed to be told praying is to ask for Heaven. Heaven on earth for His Good Will. Blessed to ask for this day.

Blessed to be told to seek You First and All His Righteousness,
Our Father God delights to give us The Kingdom.

Blessed to awaken to see the Kingdom of Heaven glimpsed each day.
Blessed to look for His Mercies Renew.

Blessed to fully know to have trouble in life is not abandonment,
our God is with us and has told us Life is trouble.

Our God told us 'work' is believing God.
You are the Father with reasonable expectations and Glorious Love.

Blessed to pray for the whole world and believe He rejoices to save the world in Jesus Christ.

Joining with You, our God in the Larger Vision.

Believing as we pray for the world,
not only do hearts and opportunities arrive,
our Father God Mercifully Helps.

We ask Your Abundant and Flowing Blessings upon us.
Keep us safe from disasters, quieten storms and keep the Oceans safe.

Help us to seek You first and Your Kingdom.

To Live Love, Joy and Peace. Uphold those we Love. We Trust You.

We ask for the virus to end and Joy in Recovery.

We pray for Your Healing Word to be Spoken. Your help for a vaccine.

God Himself Bless, Sustain, Comfort, Guide

President Donald Trump,

Vice President Pence,

Governor Abbott and these 50 United States Governors.

The Administration Coronavirus Response Team,
Dr. Deborah Birx, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Robert Redfield


May God Graciously Bless The United States of America, we seek and ask.

Jesus Christ Live in us. Amen!

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