Reflections
Psalm 130: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 (Read)
"With the Lord, there is mercy and
fullness of redemption."
The psalmist calls to the Lord from
“out of the depths” of his sin that
has brought him near to death.
He asks the Lord, “Hear my cry
for mercy.” He waits with longing
for the Lord, knowing that God
forgives, and redeems us,
even when we abandon Him.
“My soul looks for the Lord
more than sentinels for daybreak.”
There is no way we can please God,
so long as we remain in the flesh.
But God forgives us, gives us 'life in the spirit'
and saves us from death (remember 'the wages of sin is death.')
What greater act of forgiveness could there be than the sacrifice
of the Son of God for our sins? “But with you there is
forgiveness, that you may be revered.”
We too await our redemption with hope, knowing that even
if we are dead in our sins, the Lord will revive us. We too
cry out to the Lord for forgiveness – “Lord, may your ears
be attentive to my cry for mercy.”
Redemption is a promise made to us, just as the Lord
promised the Israelites that he would open their graves and
put his Spirit within them, so they would live.
That same Spirit raised Jesus from the dead and will
give life to our mortal bodies too. This is that
“full redemption” the psalmist talks about.
And so we too have come to believe and revere our Lord,
as did the early believers.
Truly, 'Our God is an awesome God.'
Amen
Discussion Questions for Reflection
1. Our psalmist sings about the promise of forgiveness that is available to us
if we trust in the Lord. Speak about how you are seeking out God's mercy.
2. The Psalm talks about 'plenteous redemption,' or the 'fullness of redemption.' Tell what this means to you.
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