The rock of our salvation
by Kathy Matuschka
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Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the rock of our salvation (Psalm 95:1).
Read Psalm 95:1–7a
This week, we’ve been reminded that while we’re called to faithfully bear witness to God’s love and salvation, it’s not about us. Thinking backwards through the week, we’ve considered the following:
- The signs of the kingdom that occur are not our doing but Jesus at work through his word.
- We needn’t be alarmed by any signs of life or death or resurrection in God’s church.
- Sometimes, we bear the most significant witness, not so much by doing something as by refusing to go with the flow of negativity.
- Sometimes, the least likely people are the ones who proclaim the gospel to us (like the Roman centurion).
- Jesus knows about the fear, shame and anger we project onto others and willingly takes it on himself.
- Jesus’ generosity toward each of us is out of this world!
What more needs to be said? The psalmist refers to the Lord as our rock and us as the ‘people of his pasture, the flock under his care’ (verse 7a).
Is there one of these truths above that you might carry with you as you prepare to walk through the Advent and Christmas seasons? As you finish the tasks you set yourself for 2023? As you prepare for Christmas celebrations with your congregation, family or friends? As you think of the loved ones you miss, including those you won’t see again this side of heaven?
What do you need at this time from Jesus, the rock of our salvation and our kind, loving shepherd?
Oh come, let us sing for joy to our Lord; let us shout aloud to the rock of our salvation. Oh come, my soul, trust in the hope of this world’s Saviour. Oh come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord, Amen.
Kathy Matuschka serves within the LCA Queensland District as Assistant Director for Mission. Kathy and her husband Mark have three wonderful adult children, one lovely son-in-law and another officially joining the family next month.
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