May 04, 2008

I. Readings
Psalms 93, 117, 136
Exodus 3:1-12
Hebrews 12:18-29
Luke 10:17-24

II. Selections
Psalms 136:23
It is he who remembered us in our low estate,
for his steadfast love endures forever ...

Exodus 3:7
Then the LORD said [ to Moses], "I have observed the misery of my people who are in Egypt; I have heard their cry on account of their taskmasters. Indeed, I know their sufferings ... "

Hebrews 12:23
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us give thanks, by which we offer to God an acceptable worship with reverence and awe ...

Luke 10:23-24
Then turning to the disciples, Jesus said to them privately, "Blessed are the eyes that see what you see! For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it."

III. Meditation: You know your people's sufferings

You have observed the misery
of your people in Egypt;
you have heard their cry
against their taskmasters;

you know their sufferings.
You remember them in
their low estate, for your
steadfast love endures forever.

You have given us a kingdom
that cannot be shaken;
blessed are the eyes that see;
blessed the ears that hear.

For this kingdom we give
you thanks, as we offer
to you an acceptable worship
with reverence and awe.