Not like the Manna that Spoiled--Apr. 7, 2016

Lord Jesus, shepherd and guardian of our souls,

you have appointed us to go and bear fruit—

fruit that will last—not like the manna

that soon spoiled and turned foul.

Give power and strength to your people,

that we who were going astray

may return to you and

bear good fruit.

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 47; 147:12-20; 68; 113

Exod. 16:10-22

1 Peter 2:11-3:12

John 15:12-27

Selected Verses

Ps. 68:35

Awesome is God in his sanctuary,
          the God of Israel;
          he gives power and strength to his people.

Blessed be God!

Exod. 16:19-20a

And Moses said to them, “Let no one leave any of [the manna] over until morning.”  But they did not listen to Moses; some left part of it until morning, and it bred worms and became foul.

1 Peter 2:25

For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.

John 15:16b

“And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name.  …”  [Jesus to his disciples]