The Talk of the Nations

Psalm 126

It seemed like a dream, too good to be true,

when God returned Zion's exiles.

We laughed, we sang,

we couldn't believe our good fortune.

We were the talk of the nations--

"God was wonderful to them!"

God was wonderful to us;

we are one happy people.

And now, God, do it again--

bring rains to our drought-stricken lives

So those who planted their crops in despair

will shout hurrahs at the harvest,

So those who went off with heavy hearts

will come home laughing, with armloads of blessing.

Are you the talk of the nations? Are you the talk of the town? Do the people at your work buzz around in awe of the Goodness in your life? Can people just not hold their tongue because of how gracious God is to you? Are we one happy people?

God has set you free. That is a reason to throw a party. To come home laughing. To never stop giving thanks. You are living a dream that is actually to good to be true. But you are serving a God who makes it come true.

When I read this Psalm, I see ribbons, festivities, people in the street. I see a community basking in the Love of their Creator. I see a simplistic joy in the Holy Spirit. Can you really believe your life? ohh how God is so good.