I. Readings
Psalms 26, 116, 130
1 Samuel 16:14-17:11
Acts 10:17-33
Luke 24:36-53
II. Selections
Psalm 26:11
But as for me, I walk in my integrity;
redeem me, and be gracious to me.
1 Samuel 16:22
Saul sent to Jesse, saying, "Let David remain in my service, for he has found favor in my sight."
Acts 10:28
...and [ Peter] said to them, "You yourselves know that it is unlawful for a Jew to associate with or to visit a Gentile; but God has shown me that I should not call anyone profane or unclean. ... " [ Peter to Cornelius and his friends in Caesarea]
Luke 24:50
Then [ the risen Jesus] led [ his disciples] out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them.
III. Meditation: Favor in your sight
We want to walk with integrity,
but that is no basis for our salvation.
We want to find favor in your sight,
as young David did with King Saul,
but even if we could, it would not save us.
Because your blessing on us means more
than any claim we have to righteousness,
forbid that we should call
anyone profane or unclean.
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