Theme of the Day: It’s Time To Speak Truth
Sometimes people get braver when they realize they are nearing the end. They speak things they couldn’t or wouldn’t say before, even to the powerful, because they realize they have nothing to lose. The message of repentance and forgiveness of sins through Jesus’ death on the cross has many powerful enemies. Sometimes those enemies are religious people, rebellious spirits and heretics. Sometimes those enemies are people of this world who worship their own personal desires and glory in their shame.
It doesn’t matter how powerful the enemies are. God persists in speaking his truth and drawing our eyes
to his Son, who will help us persevere to the end and speak truth.
Matthew 21:33-43
Isaiah 5:1-7
Philippians 3:12-21
Psalm 80A
595 – Fruitful Trees, the Spirit’s Sowing
862 – Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
871 – Rise! To Arms! With Prayer Employ You
876 – Fight the Good Fight
687 – If Then You Have Been Raised with Christ
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, in your bountiful goodness, keep us safe from every evil of body and soul. Make us ready, with cheerful hearts, to do whatever pleases 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. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works. Alleluia.