Not to Destroy, but that We May Have Life--Mar. 25, 2015

Jesus, you came not to destroy, but that we may have life,

and have it abundantly; yet in many parts

of the earth disaster is spreading

from nation to nation.

Spread your protection

over them, we pray, and let all

who love your name exult in you, singing:

How beautiful the feet of those who bring good news.

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 5; 147:1-11; 27; 51

Jer. 25:30-38

Rom. 10:14-21

John 10:1-18

Selected Verses

Ps. 5:11

But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;
          let them ever sing for joy.
Spread your protection over them,
          so that those who love your name may exult in you. 

Jer. 25:32

Thus says the LORD of hosts:
See, disaster is spreading

            from nation to nation,
and a great tempest is stirring
            from the farthest parts of the earth! 

Rom. 10:15b

As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

John 10:10

"…The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.  I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."  [Jesus to his religious critics]