The Rush of Mighty Waters--Oct. 19, 2012

[Second post for the day--I didn't like my first one]

The psalmist promised that the rush of mighty waters

would not reach those faithful in prayer.

As the rush of mighty waters loomed ahead for Jesus,

Moses and Elijah spoke with him in glory.

When the mighty waters were about to engulf Paul,

believers from Rome gave him courage.

But Hosea prophesied no comfort to wayward Israel,

not from their king, not from their rulers.

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 130; 148; 32; 139

Hosea 13:9-16

Acts 28:1-16

Luke 9:28-36

 

Selected Verses

Ps. 32:6

Therefore let all who are faithful
          offer prayer to you;
at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters
          shall not reach them.

Hosea 13:10

Where now is your king, that he may save you?  Where in all your cities are your rulers, of whom you said, "Give me a king and rulers"?

Acts 28:14b-15

And so we came to Rome.  The believers from there, when they heard of us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us.  On seeing them, Paul thanked God and took courage.

Luke 9:31

[Moses and Elijah] appeared in glory and were speaking of [Jesus'] departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.