'Only in Part' is Sufficient--Oct. 14, 2013

[from Oct. 10, 2011 archive]

Almighty God, righteousness and justice

are the foundation of your throne;

but clouds and thick darkness

are all around you.

We see dimly, know only in part;

yet know your kingdom has come near.

You have given us your word;

forbid that we should flaunt it;

for "only in part"

is sufficient.

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 135; 145; 97; 112

Jer. 36:11-26

1 Cor. 13:4-13

Matt. 10:5-15

Selected Verses

Ps. 97:2

Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;
          righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

Jer. 36:23

As Jehudi read three or four columns, the king would cut them off with a penknife and throw them into the fire in the brazier, until the entire scroll was consumed in the fire that was in the brazier.

1 Cor. 13:12

For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face.  Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known.

Matt. 10:7-8

"…As you go, proclaim the good news, 'The kingdom of heaven has come near.'  …"  [Jesus to his disciples, as he was sending them out]