From all the earth we
hear fearful news,
Jesus--word of terror
and the pit and the snare.
But you assure us--we
have no need to fear or to be
intimidated, for even
the sparrow finds a home with God,
and the swallow a nest,
where she may lay her young.
Just as you came not to
be served, but to serve,
may we sanctify our
hearts in you as Lord,
willing, without fear,
to serve you.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 84; 148; 25; 40
Isa. 24:14-23
1 Peter 3:13-4:6
Matt. 20:17-28
Selected Verses
Ps. 84:3a
Even the sparrow finds a home,
and the swallow a nest for herself,
where she may lay her young…
and the swallow a nest for herself,
where she may lay her young…
Isa. 24:17
Terror, and the pit, and the snare
are upon you, O inhabitant of the earth!
are upon you, O inhabitant of the earth!
1 Peter 3:14-15a
But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are
blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and
do not be intimidated, but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord.
Matt. 20:28
"…just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.” [Jesus to the twelve disciples]
"…just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.” [Jesus to the twelve disciples]
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