Creator Yahweh has always kept a remnant for himself, a small group of people who remain true to him after everyone else turns away. In the Sacred Writings Jacob’s offspring is often pictured in this way. The prophecies also fit well with our people. There will come a day when we will no longer rely on those who struck us down but will truly rely on Creator Yahweh, the Holy One of Israel.

Our Great Chief and Captain is doing a new thing. Do you not perceive it? It springs up like streams in the desert as he cuts a path through the wasteland. We are his people, his chosen, the people he formed for himself that we may proclaim his praise.

Apart from him there is no Savior. From ancient days he has revealed and saved and proclaimed. He is Creator Yahweh, our Holy One, our Creator, our King! He will lead us each step of the way. Whether lofty mountaintops, barren wastelands, or foggy valleys, he has gone before and left a way for us to follow. Take courage, warriors, your times are in his mighty hand.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is Psalm 23. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart at the Restoration Powwow, Chiloquin, Oregon, 2014)