Celebrating the grace of God is always inspiring because we are forced to acknowledge our own limited humanness and not only contemplate the bountiful Divine, but experience it personally.
Church of Christ minister, Reverend Anne Spoelder, reminded us this morning during our ecumenical communion service that God is personal and powerful. Using the psalmist's experience, we explored the security we have in Christ. During the reading of Psalm 139, I found myself focusing on the repeated words "If I... You are". David said, "If I go up to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in the depths, You are there."
No matter what our experience or situation might be, God is present and personally concerned. No matter where we are or how we feel, God is present and personally concerned.
This theme was carried on in our informal evening worship time, as Lieut-Colonels Rusty and Elizabeth Adams led us in celebrating the matchless name of Jesus. Together we sang John Newton's, How sweet the name of Jesus sounds, when Colonel Adams mentioned the words, "Dear Name, the rock on which I build, my Shield and Hiding Place!", commenting on how great it was to know that we have a secure, welcoming and sufficient place in which to find refreshing refuge.
Thank you, Lord, for Your personal concern and providing a refreshing Refuge.
