The Fullness of Your Blessing--July 24, 2010

I. Readings
Psalms 56, 149, 118, 111
Joshua 23:1-16
Romans 15:25-33
Matthew 27:11-23

II. Selections
Psalm 56:2c-3
O Most High, when I am afraid,
      I put my trust in you.

Joshua 23:14
“…And now I am about to go the way of all the earth, and you know in your hearts and souls, all of you, that not one thing has failed of all the good things that the LORD your God promised concerning you; all have come to pass for you, not one of them has failed. … ” [Joshua to Israel]

Romans 15:29
…and I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.

Matthew 27:12
But when [Jesus] was accused by the chief priests and elders, he did not answer.

III. Meditation: The Fullness of Your Blessing

Lord Jesus,

When you were accused, you did not answer—
already having spoken in the fullness of your life.

You trusted in God, and in God’s good promises;
we know in our hearts and souls, they do not fail.

As we share your story, make our trust like yours,
that we may speak in the fullness of your blessing.