Psalm 105:15: God’s Anointed
Monday, October 31, 2016
Yesterday we spent time with this psalm. Today we take a deeper look.
Do not touch my anointed ones. Do my prophets no harm.
How do we define faithfulness? Do we admire our ability to hang on no matter what? Are we stubborn to a fault in our persistence to see something through? Do we waver and zigzag in order to gain ground? Or do we model ourselves after Yahweh who is eternally faithful to his sheep?
Longevity. Perseverance. Constancy.
Do not touch my anointed ones. Do my prophets no harm.
Do we duplicate as much as possible God’s fidelity in our own relationships? Are we dedicated to truth and openness? Are we predictable? Do our relationships create a safe harbor?
Dedication. Predictability. Safety.
Do not touch my anointed ones. Do my prophets no harm.
What is it that stands in stark contrast with God’s fidelity? The pursuit of petty agendas? Egocentrism? Meanness of spirit?
Do not touch my anointed ones. Do my prophets no harm.
What do we need to jettison in our lives in order to create serenity and peace in our relationships?
Do not touch my anointed ones. Do my prophets no harm.
How do we imitate God’s bringing forth of unity out of schism?
Do not touch my anointed ones. Do my prophets no harm.
Can we see ourselves as prophets and anointed ones? If not, what do we want to change? How do we become one with such a one who loves so well?
Longevity. Perseverance. Constancy.
Dedication. Predictability. Safety.
For God all things are possible. In Christ all wounds are healed. Together with the Holy Spirit we are become one. We are invited to enter into holy communion with one another. We are invited to prophesy the Word of God. We are anointed in God. We are one in God. We are blessed in God. We are saved in God.
Do not touch my anointed ones. Do my prophets no harm.
Adapted from a reflection written on October 9, 2009.
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