Why Should We Be Dismayed, Jesus?--July 11, 2014

Lord Jesus, as far as I know it is not the time

you described of great signs and omens,

of false messiahs and false prophets;

yet surely this is a time when we

could easily be led astray.

But you are Lord of all

and generous to all who call

upon you.  Make haste to help us,

be with us, deliver us.  Why should we

be afraid?  You will not fail us or forsake us.

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 84; 148; 25; 40

Deut. 31:7-13, 31:24-32:4

Rom. 10:1-13

Matt. 24:15-31

Selected Verses

Ps. 40:13

Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me;
          O LORD, make haste to help me. 

Deut. 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]

Rom. 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.

Matt. 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 is disciples]