Sometimes we lie to you,
because we fear you,
which is foolish on both
counts:
how could we think we
could ever deceive you;
and what is there to
fear if we fall into
your hands, O God whose
love endures forever?
Remind us how Jesus
assured his disciples:
"It is I; do not be
afraid."
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 122; 149; 100; 63
Gen. 18:1-16
Heb. 10:26-39
John 6:16-27
Selected Verses
Ps. 100:5
For the LORD is good;
his steadfast love endures for ever,
and his faithfulness to all generations.
his steadfast love endures for ever,
and his faithfulness to all generations.
Gen. 18:15
But Sarah denied, saying, "I did not laugh"; for
she was afraid. [The LORD] said,
"Oh yes, you did laugh."
Heb. 10:31
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living
God.
John 6:20
But [Jesus] said to [his disciples], "It is I; do not
be afraid."
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