I. Readings
Psalms 23, 92, 114
Exodus 17:1-16
1 Peter 4:7-19
John 16:16-33
II. Selections
Psalm 23:5
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Exodus 17:7
[ Moses] called the place Massah and Meribah, because the Israelites quarreled and tested the LORD, saying, "Is the LORD among us or not?"
1 Peter 4:13
But rejoice insofar as you are sharing Christ's sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed.
John 16:22
" ...So you have pain now; but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. ... " [ Jesus to the eleven]
III. Meditation: Which promise?
Are you with us or not, God?
We are surrounded by enemies;
Don't you see them? If you do,
why this pain? You promised;
now prepare the table for us;
anoint us with abundant oil.
Or is it your other promise-
that though we have pain now,
we will see you again, and then
we will be glad, shout for joy,
if we share your sufferings-
which promise do you mean?
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