October 31, 2007

I. Readings
Psalms 96, 132, 134
Ezra 6:1-22
Revelation 5:1-10
Matthew 13:10-17

II. Selections
Psalm 96:2
Sing to the LORD, bless his name;
tell of his salvation from day to day.

Ezra 6:13
Then, according to the word sent by King Darius, Tattenai, the governor of the province Beyond the River, Shetharbozenai, and their associates did with all diligence what King Darius had ordered.

Revelation 5:5
Then one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep. See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals."

Matthew 13:17
" ...Truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it. ... " [ Jesus to his disciples]

III. Meditation: From day to day

Day to day is not too often to sing to you,
or bless your name, or tell of your salvation.

Many prophets and righteous people longed
to see you, but did not, and hear you, but did not.

The lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David,
has conquered, and he has opened the scroll for us.

If with diligence we obey our earthly authorities;
why do we not obey you, God of earth and heaven?