[From Feb. 22, 2011 archive]
We know that you are
not only God of compassion, but also of justice.
Why, then, do you
sometimes deal with us so bitterly?
Can it be true that
in Christ, every one of your promises is a “Yes”?
My faith is small; I
do not always recognize the positive.
Albeit, with whatever
faith I have, let my light shine before others,
so that your name may
be glorified, O God of compassion.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 54; 146; 28; 99
Ruth 1:15-22
2 Cor. 1:12-22
Matt. 5:13-20
Selected Verses
Ps. 99:4
Mighty King, lover of justice,
you have established equity;
you have executed justice
and righteousness in Jacob.
you have established equity;
you have executed justice
and righteousness in Jacob.
Ruth 1:20
[Naomi] said to [the women of Bethlehem],
“Call me no longer Naomi,
call me Mara,
for the Almighty has dealt bitterly with me. …”
call me Mara,
for the Almighty has dealt bitterly with me. …”
2 Cor. 1:20a
For in [Jesus Christ] every one of God’s promises is a
“Yes.”
Matt. 5:16
“…In the same way, let your light shine before others, so
that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. …”
[Jesus to the crowds]
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