This week's lectionary focuses on the third group, those who are ill. Even those who had brought about their own sickness cried out to the Lord for help. And even them, did the Lord deliver.
We can interpret this passage quite literally and find many present-day illustrations of sick people who didn't deserve being sick and those who, in our judgment, did.
And, we can metaphorize.
For example, last week we read that the U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs in February and that December's and January's numbers had been revised upward.
Sometimes, it is appropriate to look for fault and assess blame, but, it is always appropriate to seek the help of the Lord--directly and also through the work of scientists, economists, and politicians.
And, it is appropriate to give thanks.
Lectio Divina: Psalm 107:21-22
We can interpret this passage quite literally and find many present-day illustrations of sick people who didn't deserve being sick and those who, in our judgment, did.
And, we can metaphorize.
For example, last week we read that the U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs in February and that December's and January's numbers had been revised upward.
Another example is the continued effort to make drinking water throughout the world safe. We still have lots of work to do on this one. http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn21550-doubts-raised-that-un-safe-drinking-water-goal-met.html
Sometimes, it is appropriate to look for fault and assess blame, but, it is always appropriate to seek the help of the Lord--directly and also through the work of scientists, economists, and politicians.
And, it is appropriate to give thanks.
Lectio Divina: Psalm 107:21-22
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