October 11, 2020

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10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever. – Psalm 111:10

We gather as a people who praise God. Week after week, regardless of whether we are remaining at home, or are in the sanctuary of our church. We, as the people of God, gather to worship God.

The worship of God is a practice, a habit that we are accustomed to having in our lives, it reminds us of who it is we worship, how much God has blessed us, and keeps our hearts actively seeking after more of God. The practice of worship, reminds us of God’s presence that is every with us. Today, as we gather, again, for worship, we will hear from the book of Exodus, the 32nd chapter.

The people of God, who have seen God do amazing things in the wilderness, who have followed God’s appointed leader, Moses, through it all (even in their complaining) are without this leader. Moses has been kept away from the people, on top of Mount Sinai with God, receiving instructions. The people are anxious, and in their waiting want for something to do. They decided to get Aaron to do something, and find themselves violating the very command of God, not to make images for worship. God is ready to be done with this people. Moses, however, pleads for them. Moses fears God, and in divine wisdom shows God all that he remembers. Moses has been with God, and Moses awe of God’s divine majesty has helped him to understand what is important to God, the practice or worship and remembering God’s mercy, grace, kindness, and love.

This singular act of fear and wisdom saves the people from divine destruction. God is calling to us through the Scriptures, through the psalms. We are to remember what God has done, and give thanks. For God is with us now, as he has been with his chosen people, forever. Praise be to God.

Grace & Peace,
Sam