Singing the Redemption Song – Psalm 130
Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord;
Lord,
hear my voice.
Let your ears be attentive
to my cry for mercy.
If
you, Lord, kept a record of sins,
Lord, who could stand?
But
with you there is forgiveness,
so that we can, with reverence, serve you.
I
wait for the Lord, my whole being waits,
and in his word I put my hope.
I
wait for the Lord
more than watchmen wait for the morning,
more than watchmen wait for the morning.
Israel,
put your hope in the Lord,
for with the Lord is unfailing love
and with him is full redemption.
He
himself will redeem Israel
from all their sins.
Celebrating Redemption
Each Saturday we celebrate a redemption story of someone in our Faith Family. Today we celebrate God’s redemption in the life of Marsha Hammond. You can watch the story here.
Reflection
- Where specifically do you see God at work in Marsha’s story?
- How do you see God at work in your story today?
- Where are you currently celebrating redemption?
Resting in His Redemption
Marsha’s story is not her story alone. Marsha’s story is one of community. Marsha talks about her deep connection to her DMD – small group at Sanctuary. More than that, Marsha talks about a deep relationship with Jesus Himself and the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Allow the words of Scripture that Marsha references to wash you anew today.
“Therefore, let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah. When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’
“Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.’
“With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, ‘Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.’ Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.” – Acts 2.36-41
