How much can I lift? How much can any person lift? According to the International Weightlifting Federation, the heaviest recorded total lifted was 473kg (1042.79 pounds) by Lasha Talakhadze. I think my total is just a little less than that. There are, of course, many unofficial reports of higher amounts (by others, not me!). Who can know which ones were "whale tales" and which ones were miracles? For me, the inspiring stories involve groups of people finding tremendous strength together and lifting cars or stones off trapped or injured people.
Our Psalm for today points to the forever abiding of those who trust in God. It is important to note that this extends the unshakeable promise for God's people to anyone who trusts in God. When you are unsure about yourself or others, look to the mountains and ask if they can be weightlifted? In a similar way, nothing can separate God from those who trust in God!
Kate Nye (Photo: Steven Galvan/IWF)
Psalm 125
Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever.
As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, from this time on and forevermore.
For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest on the land allotted to the righteous, so that the righteous might not stretch out their hands to do wrong.
Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in their hearts.
But those who turn aside to their own crooked ways the Lord will lead away with evildoers. Peace be upon Israel!
Almighty and powerful God, we need your surrounding presence each and every day. We give you praise and thanks for all your loving and providing ways. Let our trust in you grow more and more this day. Build up our resolve to your justice and peace. In you unshakeable name, we pray. Amen.
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