What Have You Against Us, God?

[From Dec. 30, 2005 archive]

O God of majesty, more majestic

than the thunders of mighty waters,

more majestic than the waves of the sea,

have compassion on us and on those we love.

We pray for them, that

all may go well with them,

that they may be in good health,

and that all may be well with their souls.

Some we love are sick and near to death.

Is it because you remember our sin,

and this is our punishment?

(Forgive the question;

we had to ask.)

In your majesty, show your compassion.
Come down before these little ones die.

Readings

Psalms 93; 147:1-11; 89:1-18; 89:19-52

1 Kings 17:17-24

3 John 1-15

John 4:46-54

Selections

Psalm 93:4

More majestic than the thunders of mighty waters,

more majestic than the waves of the sea,

majestic on high is the LORD!

1 Kings 17:18

[The widow] then said to Elijah, "What have you against me, O man of God? You have come to me to bring my sin to remembrance, and to cause the death of my son!"

3 John 2

Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, just as it is well with your soul.

John 4:49

The official said to [Jesus], "Sir, come down before my little boy dies."