'Only in Part' is Sufficient--Oct. 12, 2015

[From Oct. 14, 2013 archive]

Almighty God, righteousness and justice

are the foundation of your throne,

but clouds and thick darkness

are all around you.

We see dimly, know only in part,

yet know your kingdom has come near.

You have given us your word;

forbid that we should flaunt it,

for "only in part"

is sufficient.

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 135; 145; 97; 112

Jer. 36:11-26

1 Cor. 13:4-13

Matt. 10:5-15

Selected Verses

Ps. 97:2

Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;
          righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

Jer. 36:23

As Jehudi read three or four columns, the king would cut them off with a penknife and throw them into the fire in the brazier, until the entire scroll was consumed in the fire that was in the brazier.

1 Cor. 13:12

For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face.  Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known.

Matt. 10:7-8

"…As you go, proclaim the good news, 'The kingdom of heaven has come near.'  …"  [Jesus to his disciples, as he was sending them out]