D 5/ Tuesday. Dec. 5
by Pastor Hyoung

Song of Messiah. Chorus #7. “And he shall purify.” Malachi 3:3
To make everything possible, one thing has to be done: Who will do it and who will pay the cost?

He is doing it, though we are not clean or not deserving. The offering of righteousness is needed, and it shall be done by Christ. By his sacrifice, we are purified. And there is nothing we can do about it. Like snowflakes, this beautiful melody is dancing and falling from the sky onto our heads. Freely but gracefully as this chorus sounds angelic. You may listen to it on ‘YouTube’. It’s pure sweet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MaHJm6VCrE

Psalm 79; Micah 4:6-13; Revelation 18:1-10

Do not remember against us the iniquities of our ancestors;
let your compassion come speedily to meet us,
for we are brought very low.
9 Help us, O God of our salvation,
for the glory of your name;
deliver us, and forgive our sins,
for your name’s sake. Ps 79:8,9

This psalm is a complaint of the servants of the Lord against bullies.
Just like a toddler blaming her sister, this song candidly calls Dady’s attention. Selfishly, this song calls for help.
Where we failed is God. Yes, we were sorry for our missed steps, but it is beyond us. We need you, and asking for help is no shame or failure. The real failure would be our failure to ask for help.
O, God of our salvation, help us; help your servants and your church to do the work of Christ.