February 18th Reflection by Bill Lynch

Psalm 50:1-6 (NRSV)
God shines forth in glory
The mighty one, God the Lord,
speaks and summons the earth
from the rising of the sun to its setting.
Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty,
God shines forth.

Our God comes and does not keep silence,
before him is a devouring fire,
and a mighty tempest all around him.
He calls to the heavens above
and to the earth, that he may judge his people:
"Gather to me my faithful ones,
who made a covenant with me by sacrifice!"
The heavens declare his righteousness,
for God himself is judge.
Selah

Reflection
We hear God's Word and then we see God's Light and next we see the vision of God coming. What wonderful thoughts and what visions of God we have. Even in the coming of Christ, the angels announce Jesus coming, we see the light of that great star and then the visions of Jesus with us.

Jesus is with us and we still hear the Word. We can give thanks for the presence of the Spirit and the great gifts freely given. Even as we wait for Jesus triumphant return to raise the living and the dead. We rejoice in the hearing, seeing and the hope of that great vision. Thanks be to God!

Prayer
Lord, show yourself to me this day. May I hear your Word and see your Light and know the visions only you can give. --- Amen