Theme of the Day: No Detours Allowed
The door to God and the glory he has prepared for us stands wide open. However, he has mapped out a very specific pathway to that door. It is not an easy one. As it did with Jesus, this route takes us through opposition, suffering, and even death. While our human nature may cause us to want to take a detour around these things, Jesus own life shows us that no detour is allowed. His cross came before his crown. The same path lies ahead of us. However, at the end of it, through the open door, we are offered a reward far superior to anything the world can offer.
Luke 13:31-35
Jeremiah 26:8-15
Philippians 3:17-4:1
Psalm 42A
841 – Entrust Your Fear and Doubting
817 – Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart
800 – How Firm a Foundation
797 – I Know My Faith Is Founded
704 – Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, you see that we have no power to defend ourselves. Guard and keep us both outwardly and inwardly from all adversities that may happen to the body and all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation: Being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!