I. Readings
Psalms 24, 25, 110
Isaiah 5:1-7
2 Peter 3:11-18
Luke 7:28-35
II. Selections
Psalm 110:4
The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind,
"You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek."
Isaiah 5:7
For the vineyard of the LORD of hosts
is the house of Israel,
and the people of Judah
are his pleasant planting;
he expected justice,
but saw bloodshed;
righteousness,
but heard a cry.
2 Peter 3:14-15a
Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish; and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation.
Luke 7:30
( ...But by refusing to be baptized by [ John], the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected God's purpose for themselves.)
III. Meditation: When we fail your expectations
Lord, you are patient beyond our deserving,
and your patience is our salvation. When
we reject your purpose for our lives-
when you expect justice, but see
bloodshed; when you want
righteousness, but hear a cry-
we ought to receive the punishment
you have promised. Change your mind,
we pray, and strengthen us to mend our ways.
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