Theme of the Day: One Stands; Everyone Else Sits
Normally in a family everyone must do their part. . . pitch in. . . pull their weight. In God’s family, he assigns and accepts the work of one on behalf of all. In God’s house, God’s Son—our brother, Jesus—stands alone on the field of battle against our enemies in our place. He fights vicariously. He fights victoriously.
This week we see one man, Jesus Christ, stand against Satan. We simply sit and watch with eyes full of wonder and repentant faith. Because Christ fought that battle as one of us, he won that battle for all of us. The door to heaven stands wide open for those who believe in him.
Luke 4:1-13
1 Samuel 17:4-11,32-40,45-49
Hebrews 4:14-16
Psalm 91B
871 – Rise! To Arms! With Prayer Employ You
863 – A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
819 – If God Himself Be for Me
538 – Jesus, My Great High Priest
875 – What Threat of Harm Can Hinder Me
Prayer of the Day: Mighty God and Father, our Lord Jesus walked into the wilderness to face the devil’s temptations, but he did not succumb to Satan’s lies or falter in his resolve to save the world from the prison of hell. Bolster our faith by his mighty victory that we may battle against the forces of evil with courage and confidence; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation: The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work.