I am an emeritus professor from Cornell University and was a Commissioned Lay Preacher in the Presbyterian Church (USA). For many years I have followed the Daily Lectionary as printed in the Mission Yearbook of my church. For each day of a two-year cycle, the lectionary lists four psalms and three other scriptural passages--usually one from the Old Testament and two from the New Testament. My practice is to copy down a verse or two from one of the psalms and from each of the other three passages. After I have written out all four selections, I reflect upon them, rearrange their order, and incorporate them into a meditation. Sometimes I retain much of the original wording; sometimes all that remains of a selection is an idea that was stimulated when I read the original words. All selections are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. For the Daily Lectionary, see the link below.

June 04, 2006

I. Readings
Psalms 29, 33, 104
Deuteronomy 16:9-12
Acts 4:18-21, 23-33
John 4:19-26

II. Selections
Psalm 29:2
Ascribe to the LORD the glory of his name;
worship the LORD in holy splendor.

Deuteronomy 16:9-12
Remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and diligently observe these statutes.

Acts 4:29
And now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness ...

John 4:24
" ...God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."

III. Meditation: When we remember
We remember that we were slaves in Egypt;
we ascribe glory to your name
and worship you in holy splendor.

We remember that you are a spirit;
we worship you in spirit
and in truth.

Posted by Elmer E. Ewing

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