I Have Many Fears, Jesus--Nov. 25, 2018

[From Nov. 21, 2010 archive]

Lord Jesus, I have many fears;

and I am easily intimidated—

is it because in my heart

I do not sanctify you as Lord?

When you entered Jerusalem,

the whole city was in turmoil.

They asked who you were;

often I have asked the same.

I need your help against the foe;

I pray you, enter my heart

as you entered Jerusalem—

triumphant and victorious!

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 108; 150; 66; 23

Zech. 9:9-16

1 Peter 3:13-22

Matt. 21:1-13

Selected Verses

Ps. 108:12

O grant us help against the foe,

            for human help is worthless.

Zech. 9:9        

Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion!

     Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem!

Lo, your king comes to you;

     triumphant and victorious is he,

humble and riding on a donkey,

     on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

1 Peter 3:14-15a

But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed.  Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated, but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord.

Matt. 21:10

When [Jesus] entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, “Who is this?”