In 2012, March 4th falls on a Sunday, and I write this as I prepare to join others in worship. This Psalm is one written thousands of years ago and speaks to people lifting praises to their God-- the same God we worship even today. Think of all of the millions-- even billions-- of voices that have lifted songs and prayers to God over the last several thousand years. Millions will be doing it today alone. The reading from Numbers shows the tribalism that was inherent in early Jewish culture. As I consider those who will worship today across the world, I realize that we (the whole worshiping world) will be doing so in tribes of sorts. We call them congregations, but we really are quite tribal still. So who's your "tribe"? I pray you worship well with them, as we continue the ancient tradition of worship that is alive and well even in techno-rich modernity. So clap your hands all you tribes, all you congregations, all you nations!
Readings: Numbers 2:1-3:51; Mark 11:27-12:17; Psalm 47:1-9; Proverbs 10:24-25
