The Song of Hope
At first blush, current events in our world would seem to offer little or no reason for hope. Terrorists shock, bullies prevail, corruption and greed and deceitfulness run unchecked through all sectors of society, and those malign people who foment the trouble are the first to prosper. Add to that natural disasters and out of control environmental challenges at every turn, and there seems little reason for anyone to be optimistic.
And yet there is an unquenchable hope in the heart of God’s people, and especially those who are disciples of Jesus. This is because the hope to which we cling—the hope of which we sing—is not a response to the circumstances of this world. It is instead a fierce and tenacious work of continually looking forward to the eternal. This does not mean singing syrupy songs of platitude or escapism; we passionately sing into the present hardship with the strength and conviction of the triumph of God’s grace. This is a true song of Hope.
The “Songs of Enduring Faith series is based on lectionary readings from The Book of Psalms. This series explores the breadth of experience and depth of resilience found in God’s people, as revealed through their most central worship materials. Before the psalms were written and saved as scripture, they are first of all part of the soundtrack of God’s people.
Lean in, listen closely, learn the heart of God’s people, and receive the gift of these songs, for they are Songs of Enduring Faith.
The “Songs of Enduring Faith” series is based on lectionary readings from The Book of Psalms. This series explores the breadth of experience and depth of resilience found in God’s people, as revealed through their most central worship materials. Before the psalms were written and saved as scripture, they are first of all part of the soundtrack of God’s people. You’re invited to lean in, listen closely, learn the heart of God’s people, and receive the gift of these songs, for they are Songs of Enduring Faith.
