Though We Have Not Seen You, Jesus--April 4, 2016

Forgive us, Lord Jesus; we are too much like Philip—

a long time with you, but still not knowing you.

 It may seem as if clouds and thick darkness

hide you from us, but we have seen

the great work you have done.

That is more than enough

to know that though

we have not seen

you, we love you

and rejoice in you

with an indescribable joy.

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 97; 145; 124; 115

Exod. 14:21-31

1 Peter 1:1-12

John 14:1-17

Selected Verses

Ps. 97:2

Clouds and thick darkness are all around [the LORD];
          righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 

Exod. 14:31

Israel saw the great work that the LORD did against the Egyptians. So the people feared the LORD and believed in the LORD and in his servant Moses.

1 Peter 1:8 

Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy… 

John 14:9a

Jesus said to [Philip], "Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me?  …”