To Speak Peace with Boldness--Apr. 11, 2015

You, O God, have made us glad by your work;

at the works of your hands we sing for joy.

For you have been a refuge to the poor,

a refuge to the needy in their distress.

Grant that those who face persecution

in the world may find peace in you,

and grant us boldness to speak peace

in your name, for you overcome the world.

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 92; 149; 23; 114

Isa. 25:1-9

Acts 4:13-31

John 16:16-33

Selected Verses

Ps. 92:4

 For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work;
          at the works of your hands I sing for joy.

Isa. 25:4

For you have been a refuge to the poor,
          a refuge to the needy in their distress,
          a shelter from the rainstorm and a shade from the heat. 

Acts 4:29-30

"…And now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness, while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”  [Peter and John praying with their friends]

John 16:33

"…I have said this to you, so that in me you may have peace.  In the world you face persecution.  But take courage; I have conquered the world!”  [Jesus to his disciples]