February 15, 2007

I. Readings
Psalms 27, 36, 80
Isaiah 65:1-12
1 Timothy 4:1-16
Mark 12:13-27

II. Selections
Psalm 80:13
The boar from the forest ravages [ the vine that you planted],
and all that move in the field feed on it.

Isaiah 65:2
I held out my hands all day long
to a rebellious people,
who walk in a way that is not good,
following their own devices ...

1 Timothy 4:10
For to this end we toil and struggle, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

Mark 12:24
Jesus said to [ the Sadducees], "Is not this the reason you are wrong, that you know neither the scriptures nor the power of God? ... "

III. Meditation: You hold out your hands

All day long you hold out your
hands to us, your rebellious people,
we who follow our own devices
and walk in a way that is not good.

We know neither the scriptures
nor your power; and so the boar
ravages the vine that you planted;
all that move in the field feed on it.

Remind us-our hope is set on you,
the living God, Savior of all people.
Remind us as we toil and struggle,
you are holding out your hands.