I. Readings
Psalms 4, 15, 48
Proverbs 17:1-20
1 Timothy 3:1-16
Matthew 12:43-50
II. Selections
Psalm 48:9
We ponder your steadfast love, O God,
in the midst of your temple.
Proverbs 17:3
The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold,
but the LORD tests the heart.
1 Timothy 3:16
Without any doubt, the mystery of our religion is great:
He was revealed in flesh,
vindicated in spirit,
seen by angels,
proclaimed among Gentiles,
believed in throughout the world,
taken up in glory.
Matthew 12:50
" ...For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."
[ Jesus, to the one who had told him his mother and brothers were waiting to see him]
III. Meditation: Tested by love, in love
As the crucible tests silver
and the furnace tests gold,
you test the heart, O God.
We ponder as we worship,
ponder why we are tested,
ponder your steadfast love.
How do they fit together-
your testing and your love?
It presents a great mystery.
And still a greater mystery-
Christ was revealed in flesh
and finally taken up in glory.
We ponder the latter mystery
and understand the test to be:
Can we do your will in love?
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