Lord Jesus,
when we are abused, hated, cursed,
and a net is hidden to capture us,
or when a snare is set to trip us,
or a pit dug for us to fall into;
and we are bound in chains,
then you admonish us
to love our enemies,
do good to them,
and bless them.
How could we?
How could anyone?
Perhaps only if our soul
clings to you, and you hold us
in your nail-pierced hands.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 63; 149; 125; 90
Hosea 5:1-7
Acts 22:17-29
Luke 6:27-38
Selected Verses
Ps. 63:8
My soul clings to you;
your right hand upholds me.
Hosea 5:1-2
Hear this, O priests! Give heed, O house of Israel! Listen, O house of the king! For the judgment pertains to you; for you have been a snare at Mizpah, and a net spread upon Tabor, and a pit dug deep in Shittim; but I will punish all of them.
Acts 22:29
Immediately those who were about to examine [Paul] drew back from him; and the tribune also was afraid, for he realized that Paul was a Roman citizen and that he had bound him.
Luke 6:27-28
“But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. …” [Jesus, in the hearing of the people]
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