Seventh Sunday of Easter
Theme of the Day: He Lives to Give Me Eager Expectation of Glory
Without the resurrection of Jesus, my uncertainty can easily lead to anxiety. I am waiting for everything to turn out, and not knowing what will happen is much harder if I think I cannot rely on anyone. It’s been a long time since Jesus ascended into heaven. Sometimes I suffer. Has he forgotten about me?
He lives, and it makes a difference. I know how my life will turn out, and that certainty about the future helps with life’s present difficulties. While I wait in the time between Christ’s ascension and his return on judgment day, I know that God will work everything out for my good.
John 17:1-11a
Acts 1:12-26
1 Peter 4:12-17; 5:6-11
Psalm 124C
465 – Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
446 – Jesus Christ, My Sure Defense
471:1-3 – Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds
597 – Now Thank We All Our God
471:4 – Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds
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.