<p>God never allows himself to be boxed in. In Isaiah, he chooses the pagan king Cyrus to be the instrument of Israel's salvation, even though Cyrus does not know God. In Luke, he refuses to allow his disciples to inflict rage on those who reject them. Truly, our God is leaving himself open to  outsiders, and the pain that making oneself vulnerable brings.</p>

God never allows himself to be boxed in. In Isaiah, he chooses the pagan king Cyrus to be the instrument of Israel's salvation, even though Cyrus does not know God. In Luke, he refuses to allow his disciples to inflict rage on those who reject them. Truly, our God is leaving himself open to outsiders, and the pain that making oneself vulnerable brings.

<p>God never allows himself to be boxed in. In Isaiah, he chooses the pagan king Cyrus to be the instrument of Israel's salvation, even though Cyrus does not know God. In Luke, he refuses to allow his disciples to inflict rage on those who reject them. Truly, our God is leaving himself open to &nbsp;outsiders, and the pain that making oneself vulnerable brings.</p>

Dec. 2: Psalm 81, Isaiah 45, and Luke 9:51-62

A Psalm (or part of one), an Old Testament Reading, and a New Testament reading each day. Start with the Apostles' Creed, end with the Lord's Prayer. Current readings are from the New International Version. Through 2021, scriptures were read from the New Living Translation.

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Dec. 2: Psalm 81, Isaiah 45, and Luke 9:51-62

Dec. 2: Psalm 81, Isaiah 45, and Luke 9:51-62