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Today's Reading: Introit for the 13th Sunday after Trinity
(Psalm 74:1-2, 19b, 21b; antiphon: v. 20a, 21a, 22a, 23a)
Daily Lectionary: 2 Kings 2:19-25; 4:1-7; Ephesians 4:25-5:14
O God, why have You cast us off forever? Why does Your anger smoke against the sheep of Your pasture? Remember Your congregation, which You have purchased of old, The tribe of Your inheritance, which You have redeemed--This Mount Zion where You have dwelt. (From the Introit for the 13th Sunday after Trinity)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. It's no secret that the world hates God's people. What's troubling is when it seems like God doesn't pay attention to what happens to us! That was often the cry of His people Israel!
By the time of Zacharias and Elizabeth, 400 years had passed without a word from the Lord. The Jews were living under the heavy hand of the Roman Empire and her governors. It would be understandable to think they had been forgotten even by God. But then at just the right time, the Son was conceived in Mary's womb and God arrived in the flesh to save His people and the world.
Even more so than wizards, the Lord is never early or late, but always arrives precisely when He means to. When we hear these words in the Introit tomorrow, the Lord will answer them quickly, immediately following them up with His Word, the sermon of Good News and the Holy Supper of Jesus' Body and Blood.
That's because the Lord has not forgotten His people. He doesn't forget His Church and He doesn't forget you. If it ever feels like He's not out there, that He's not paying attention, then be there in His Church as you make the sign of the holy cross and remember your Baptism. Be there as the pastor makes that same sign of the cross when he absolves you of your sins. Be there as the Good News of Jesus' death and resurrection is declared for you. Be there to feast upon Jesus' Body and Blood. Where the Lord Himself is present with His people, He can't possibly have forgotten them!
The holy Christian Church is the Mount Zion where God dwells and brings peace to His people. Peace to you. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
Savior, since of Zion's city I through grace a member am, Let the world deride or pity, I will glory in Your name. Fading are the world's vain pleasures, All their boasted pomp and show; Solid joys and lasting treasures, None but Zion's children know. ("Glorious Things of You Are Spoken" LSB 648, st. 4)
Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor René Castillero
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By Higher Things®Today's Reading: Introit for the 13th Sunday after Trinity
(Psalm 74:1-2, 19b, 21b; antiphon: v. 20a, 21a, 22a, 23a)
Daily Lectionary: 2 Kings 2:19-25; 4:1-7; Ephesians 4:25-5:14
O God, why have You cast us off forever? Why does Your anger smoke against the sheep of Your pasture? Remember Your congregation, which You have purchased of old, The tribe of Your inheritance, which You have redeemed--This Mount Zion where You have dwelt. (From the Introit for the 13th Sunday after Trinity)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. It's no secret that the world hates God's people. What's troubling is when it seems like God doesn't pay attention to what happens to us! That was often the cry of His people Israel!
By the time of Zacharias and Elizabeth, 400 years had passed without a word from the Lord. The Jews were living under the heavy hand of the Roman Empire and her governors. It would be understandable to think they had been forgotten even by God. But then at just the right time, the Son was conceived in Mary's womb and God arrived in the flesh to save His people and the world.
Even more so than wizards, the Lord is never early or late, but always arrives precisely when He means to. When we hear these words in the Introit tomorrow, the Lord will answer them quickly, immediately following them up with His Word, the sermon of Good News and the Holy Supper of Jesus' Body and Blood.
That's because the Lord has not forgotten His people. He doesn't forget His Church and He doesn't forget you. If it ever feels like He's not out there, that He's not paying attention, then be there in His Church as you make the sign of the holy cross and remember your Baptism. Be there as the pastor makes that same sign of the cross when he absolves you of your sins. Be there as the Good News of Jesus' death and resurrection is declared for you. Be there to feast upon Jesus' Body and Blood. Where the Lord Himself is present with His people, He can't possibly have forgotten them!
The holy Christian Church is the Mount Zion where God dwells and brings peace to His people. Peace to you. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
Savior, since of Zion's city I through grace a member am, Let the world deride or pity, I will glory in Your name. Fading are the world's vain pleasures, All their boasted pomp and show; Solid joys and lasting treasures, None but Zion's children know. ("Glorious Things of You Are Spoken" LSB 648, st. 4)
Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor René Castillero