The heavens tell of your glory, O God,
and the Son of Man sits on the throne of
glory.
In comparison, the glories of our earthly
enterprises amount to nothing; they will
not last.
Teach us to focus on your glory, for that
helps us resist the temptation of self-glorification.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 19; 150; 81;
113
1 Sam. 4:12-22
James 1:1-18
Matt. 19:23-30
Selected Verses
Ps. 19:1
The heavens are
telling the glory of God;
and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
1 Sam. 4:22
[The
daughter-in-law of Eli] said, "The glory has departed from Israel, for the
ark of God has been captured."
James 1:12
Blessed is
anyone who endures temptation. Such a
one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has
promised to those who love him.
Matt. 19:28
Jesus said to [his
disciples], "Truly I tell you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son
of Man is seated on the throne of his glory, you who have followed me will also
sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
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