Not for Wrath, but for Salvation--Dec. 8, 2014

When we are bowed down and brought low

and our haughty eyes have been humbled,

raise us up, dear God, and remind us to

stand up straight and lift our heads,

for you uphold all who are falling.

Remind us, you have destined us

not for wrath, but for salvation

through our Lord Jesus Christ,

so that whether we are awake

or asleep we may live with him.

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 122; 145; 40; 67

Isa. 5:8-17

1 Thess. 5:1-11

Luke 21:20-28

Selected Verses

Ps. 145:14

The LORD upholds all who are falling,
          and raises up all who are bowed down. 

Isa. 5:15

People are bowed down, everyone is brought low,
     and the eyes of the haughty are humbled. 

1 Thess. 5:9-10

For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live with him.

Luke 21:28

"…Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."  [Jesus speaking in the temple]