Still Waiting?

Daniel 2:44 (NRSVue) - And in the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that shall never be destroyed, nor shall this kingdom be left to another people. It shall crush all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, and it shall stand forever,In Daniel 2, Nebuchadnezzar has a dream that Daniel, with God’s help, interprets.Part of that interpretation includes a special kingdom.This kingdom is God’s kingdom.And, unlike human kingdoms, this kingdom of God will last forever.Chapter 22 of Luke speaks of a great many things.It speaks of the plot to kill Jesus.It tells of the preparation...

What Are You Waiting For?

Psalm 130:6 (NRSVue) - my soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning… Psalm 130 is one of the Song of Ascents. These songs attest to God’s qualities. Psalm 130 is a reminder of God’s power of redemption. During the dark of night, many wait for dawn. This song reminds us that we should wait for the Lord instead. The book of Jude is the next to last book in scripture. It is a short letter that warns of false teachers. But Jude finishes the letter with reminders. Jude reminds us to continue loving God. He also reminds us to wait on the mercy and redemptive power of...