Dainties and Splendors May Be Lost--Nov. 10, 2018

Though we walk in the midst of trouble, God,

you are there in our midst to deliver us;

you stretch out your hand to save us,

and we fear disaster no more.

This does not mean we can keep

the food for which our soul has longed--

all our dainties and our splendor may be lost,

for all who exalt themselves will be humbled,

and all who humble themselves, exalted.  

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 104; 149; 138; 98

Zeph. 3:14-20

Rev. 18:1-14

Luke 14:1-11

Selected Verses

Ps. 138:7

Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
          you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies;
you stretch out your hand,
          and your right hand delivers me. 

Zeph. 3:15b

The king of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst;
     you shall fear disaster no more. 

Rev. 18:14

"The fruit for which your soul longed has gone from you, and all your dainties and your splendor are lost to you, never to be found again!"  [A voice from heaven, to the merchants of the earth]

Luke 14:11

"…For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."  [Jesus, to the guests at the banquet]