Theme of the Day: Followers Of Christ Have Powerful Allies
Green Berets. Rangers. SEALs. Delta Force. These special forces groups are part of the United States military. They are elite: highly trained with unique skill sets. Many of their important missions are carried out in total secrecy.
Two weeks ago, we acknowledged that we are in the middle of a massive spiritual war. Today, we thank God that we fight this war with the protection of special forces. Since the fifth century, Christians have observed the Festival of St. Michael and All Angels. We commemorate that God has sent Michael, one of the great archangels described in Scripture, and countless of his fellow angels to protect and serve mankind. Let us rejoice that followers of Christ have powerful allies!
Luke 10:17-20
2 Kings 6:8-17
Revelation 12:7-12
Psalm 91A
498 – Stars of the Morning
500 – Lord God, to You We Give All Praise
499 – Christ, the Lord of Hosts, Unshaken
782 – Luther’s Morning and Evening Prayer
Prayer of the Day: Everlasting God, you have ordained and constituted in a wonderful order the ministries of angels and mortals. Mercifully grant that as your holy angels always serve and worship you in heaven, so by your direction they may help and defend us here on earth; 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. Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding. Alleluia.