I. Readings
Psalms 33, 85, 94
Isaiah 1:21-31
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Luke 20:9-18
II. Selections
Psalm 33:10
The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing;
he frustrates the plans of the peoples.
Isaiah 1:27
Zion shall be redeemed by justice, and those in her who repent, by righteousness.
1 Thessalonians 2:2
...but though we had already suffered and been shamefully mistreated at Philippi, as you know, we had courage in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in spite of great opposition.
Luke 20:13
" ...Then the owner of the vineyard said, 'What shall I do? I will send my beloved son; perhaps they will respect him.' ... " [ Jesus, telling the parable of the wicked tenants]
III. Meditation: Our plans, your plans
We make our plans,
but your plans are different,
and your plans prevail.
Give us courage in you
to work for your plans,
even in the face of persecution.
Remind us of your persistence:
how when all else failed,
you sent Jesus to suffer and die.
Lead us to repentance,
that through the righteousness of Jesus
we may be redeemed by justice.
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