[From Aug. 29, 2009 archive;
adapted from my Aug. 30, 2003 journal]
Like Solomon, we may take satisfaction in believing we
have done a great thing to honor you; but when we think
too highly of what we have done we are left naked.
It is enough to know that you have made us, and we
are yours—the sheep of your pasture, for whom you
will care. What more should we need to feel worthy?
Secure in that knowledge, make us ready to welcome
all, proclaim your kingdom, and teach about Jesus.
Boldly? Yes, but with sensitivity and discernment.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 122; 149; 100; 63
1 Kings 7:51-8:21
Acts 28:17-31
Mark 14:43-52
Selected Verses
Ps. 100:3
Know that the LORD is God.
It is he that made us, and we are his;
we are his people and the sheep of his pasture.
1 Kings 8:13
“…I have built you an exalted house, a place for you to dwell in forever.” [King Solomon, praying at the dedication of the temple.]
Acts 28:30-31
[Paul] lived [in Rome] two whole years at his own expense and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.
Mark 14:51-52
A certain young man was following [Jesus], wearing nothing but a linen cloth. They caught hold of him, but he left the linen cloth and ran off naked.
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