A Mystery, but Not Chaos--Jan. 9, 2014

[from Jan. 9, 2008 archive]

Christ in us—the hope of glory—is a mystery,

but it is not chaos, nor a secret in a dark land.

For you are the light of the world, our refuge

and strength, a very present help in trouble.

When we follow you, we have the light of life.

You speak the truth, you declare what is right.

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 46; 147:12-20; 27; 93

Isa. 45:14-19

Col. 1:24-2:7

John 8:12-19

Selected Verses

Ps. 46:1

God is our refuge and strength,

            a very present help in trouble.

Isaiah 45:19

I did not speak in secret,

            in a land of darkness;

I did not say to the offspring of Jacob,

            "Seek me in chaos."

I the LORD speak the truth,

            I declare what is right.

           

Colossians 1:27

To [God’s saints] God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

John 8:12

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world.  Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life."