Psalm 89:1-4

O Lord God Almighty, who is like you? You are mighty O Lord, and your faithfulness surrounds you. Psalm 89:8 (NIV)

At the time for the worship service to begin, the imposing six-foot four pastor clothed in his long, formal, black robe, entered the sanctuary. The congregation quieted.  Suddenly the exuberant voice of three-year old McKenzie rang out. “Look Mommy!  THERE’S GOD!”

Of course, as the Psalmist wrote, no one, not even an esteemed pastor, can compare with the Lord God, the Alpha and Omega, the One from whom all creation came to be. Conceived from indescribable love, Jesus came humbly, a helpless infant, yet born from the power of incredible compassion and faithfulness. He came to save us from our sin, waywardness, apathy, pride, from all that prevents us from sharing in God’s intended abundant life.  

Yet we often forget the wondrous gift which comes to us in Jesus, the Christ.  We busy ourselves with daily concerns and forget our Source. Even then, Jesus Christ waits for us to turn to him, ever ready to embrace and lead us in faithful love. How then can we respond to such generous grace? 

Little McKenzie was mistaken in thinking her pastor was God. Still, we can learn from her. We can live expecting God to be present, and when we notice God’s presence, we can respond with joy and enthusiasm.

So “let our voices in concert ring”:

Christ, to thee with God the Father, and O Holy Ghost to thee,
Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving and unwearied praises be.
Honor, glory, and dominion,
And eternal victory, evermore and evermore!   Amen. 

Contributed by Joyce Daniel