Chosen as God's Heritage

Christian Commitment
in Today's World

Psalm 33:4-12 (The Message)

 ^4-5 For God's Word is solid to the core;
      everything he makes is sound inside and out.
   He loves it when everything fits,
      when his world is in plumb-line true.
   Earth is drenched
      in God's affectionate satisfaction.

 ^6-7 The skies were made by God's command;
      he breathed the word and the stars popped out.
   He scooped Sea into his jug,
      put Ocean in his keg.

 ^8-9 Earth-creatures, bow before God;
      world-dwellers—down on your knees!
   Here's why: he spoke and there it was,
      in place the moment he said so.

 ^10-12 God takes the wind out of Babel pretense,
      he shoots down the world's power-schemes.
   God's plan for the world stands up,
      all his designs are made to last.
   Blessed is the country with God for God;
      blessed are the people he's put in his will.

For Reflection
We all have the same heritage.  We are children of God.  Set in God's universe. Isn't it a wonder that the whole world doesn't shout for joy?  History has shown that the schemes of humankind all have failed.  God's scheme stands forever.

Pray that you stand firm in the traditions of God.  Give thanks or the grace that flows from the source of all being.