Theme of the Day: The Risen Savior Gives Protection And Hope
This world is broken. Oh, certainly, we still see beauty in nature. By God’s grace, we have plenty of happy moments. But that does not change the fact that this world does not function the way God designed it to. It is dangerous, especially for God’s children. Jesus once promised that those who live for him will be hated (just as Christ was hated) by those who live for the world. The even greater danger: the priorities prompted by this broken world tempt the careless Christian to devalue that which truly matters. This world is very broken.
For that reason, our gracious, living Lord promises that one day soon enough, he will take us to a better world. More, he promises that until that time, his Father will protect us, preserving our faith through the truth of his Word. This is the resurrection reality. By God’s grace, we will overcome this broken world.
John 17:11b-19
Acts 6:1-9,7:2a, 51-60
1 John 5:1-6
Psalm 124C
538 – Jesus, My Great High Priest
446 – Jesus Christ, My Sure Defense
899 – Lord Jesus Christ, Our Savior-King
935 – All Glory Be to God on High
686 – Water, Blood, and Spirit Crying
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, your Son our Savior was taken up in glory and intercedes for us at your right hand. Through your living and abiding Word, give us hearts to know him and faith to follow where he has gone; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Alleluia.