Theme of the Day: The Christian Waits: Faithful For The Master
As we wait for Christ to return, we are not to be sedentary. The reason Christ has not yet returned is that there is still work to be done. And Christ carries out his good work through us, his Church. So, until Christ comes again and says, “Stop!” believers will be busy with faithful service. Christ has given every believer gifts and talents. And when Christ entrusts us with those gifts and talents, he calls us to use them all for his glory. In the time between Christ’s first and second coming, we use everything the master has given us to live according to his will and to carry out his mission.
Matthew 25:14-30
Isaiah 1:10-18
Romans 12:1-8
Psalm 128
739 – Forth in Your Name, O Lord, I Go
751 – O God, Your Hand the Heavens Made
736 – Lord, You Call Us as Your People
729 – Son of God, Eternal Savior
748 – Brothers, Sisters, Let Us Gladly
Prayer of the Day: Lord God Almighty, so rule and govern our hearts and minds by your Holy Spirit that we may always look forward to the end of this present evil age and the day of your righteous judgment. Keep us steadfast in true and living faith, and present us at last holy and blameless before you; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown. Alleluia.