Before Us, With Us--July 9, 2010

I. Readings
Psalms 84, 148, 25, 40
Deuteronomy 31:7-13, 24-32:4
Romans 10:1-13
Matthew 24:15-31

II. Selections
Psalms 25:17
Relieve the troubles of my heart,
      and bring me out of my distress.

Deuteronomy 31:8
“…It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. … ” [Moses to Joshua]

Romans 10:12
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him.

Matthew 24:24
“…For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and produce great signs and omens, to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. … ” [Jesus to his disciples]

III. Meditation

Lord of all,

you go before us and are with us,
generous to all who call on you.
You will not fail us or forsake us;
we need not fear or be dismayed.

Relieve the troubles of our heart,
and bring us out of our distress,
that we may not be led astray
by false teachers of your word.

We pray in the name of Jesus,
true prophet and Messiah.