In a sermon at Church of the Messiah on May 31, 2025, Kyle Kettering observed that all of us experience highs and lows in life. There is a graphic illustration in the life of Moses during the Exodus, with his altitude reflecting his circumstances. Ascending Mount Sinai and receiving revelation from God marked a high point for Moses. Descending the mountain and facing the chaos in the Israelite camp (Ex 32) was a low point.
Another example comes from the life of David. His time of fleeing for his life from King Saul was a low point, and his rescue from danger was a high point. He praised God for that rescue in 2 Samuel 22(= Psalm 18).
The lows we experience, Kyle noted, can be brought about by
- our own sin.
- circumstances of life.
- God.
In a low point caused by our own sin, our proper response is repentance, with restoration being the goal. Lows resulting from life circumstances or a test from God are opportunities to grow in faith and in our relationship with God. When we recognize the nature of our ups and downs and respond appropriately, we can turn the undulations of life into a positive.
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