Reading: Matthew 8:23-34, Acts 12, Psalm 20, Genesis 44-45

Recall:
Now I know that the LORD will help his anointed;
he will answer him from his holy heaven
with mighty victories by his right hand.
Some take pride in chariots, and some in horses,
but our pride is in the name of the LORD our God.
They will collapse and fall,
but we shall rise and stand upright.

Reflect:
Obviously written during a good point in the Psalmist's life, but still, I believe, it is true. God is the ultimate source, ultimate resource. It's so hard, for me anyway, to simply trust. Joseph trusted--thirteen years in jail and he still trusted. I'm sure he was busy...doing...something during those years. Ultimately he came out on top, way on top. I would say, of course, that I don't have 13 years, but I do. The things that I worry about--the survival of the church, my earthly ministry here and now--those aren't, ultimately the important things, despite what my ego clamors for. What matters is my relationship to God and how I serve the world in response to that relationship.

Respond:
I will keep moving closer to God and I will keep moving out into my world.