Run, Walk, or Wait in Silence?--Oct. 20, 2010

I. Readings
Psalms 65, 147:1-11, 125, 91
Micah 3:9-4:5
Revelation 8:1-13
Luke 10:17-24

II. Selections
Psalm 147:10-11
His delight is not in the strength of the horse,
      nor his pleasure in the speed of a runner;
but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him,
      in those who hope in his steadfast love.

Micah 4:5
For all the peoples walk,
      each in the name of its god,
but we will walk in the name of the LORD our God
      forever and ever.

Revelation 8:1
When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.

Luke 10:24
“…For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it.” [Jesus to his disciples]

III. Meditation

Strength and speed, security and success, to us these are foremost.
For you, what matters is that we walk in your name, fear you,
and hope in your steadfast love. You would handle the rest.

We have been blessed with evidence of your compassion,
evidence unavailable to those who lived in ancient times;
sad to say, still unknown to many in the world today.

Yet we do not behave as if we care or are convinced—
we do not walk with you. Perhaps we should try
waiting before you in silent adoration and awe.