Subject: Devotional | August 28 | evening (full)
Cling to Jesus and rest in him this evening, knowing that the Father sees you and loves you like his only Son. Use this email as you are able, in whole or in part. Call to PrayerMy help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. (Psalm 121:2-4) Opening PrayerAlmighty Father, grant that your Church, being bound together in love and obedience to you, may be united in one body by the one Spirit, that the world may believe in him whom you have sent, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (BCP 255) Prayer of ExamenTurn your attention to Christ who is present with you now. With him, review the ordinary events and emotions of your day with gratitude. Praying the PsalmsPsalm 56For the director of music. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” Of David. A miktam. When the Philistines had seized him in Gath. 1 Be merciful to me, my God, 3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. 5 All day long they twist my words; 8 Record my misery; 10 In God, whose word I praise, 12 I am under vows to you, my God; Old Testament ReadingWritten prior to Isaiah, God told Hosea to marry a prostitute in order to confront Northern Israel with her unfaithfulness to God. But this unusual action set the stage for God to dramatically declare His love and desire for His people. Reflect on the passage. How does it motivate you to live more fully for God? Hosea 5Judgment Against Israel 1 “Hear this, you priests! 4 “Their deeds do not permit them 8 “Sound the trumpet in Gibeah, 13 “When Ephraim saw his sickness, Prayers of ThanksgivingChurch Community
Be present, O merciful God, and protect us through the hours of this night, so that we who are weary from the changes and chances of this life may rest in your eternal changelessness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP 133) BenedictionSovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel. (Luke 2:29-32) Wonder what your next step in spiritual formation is? Consider getting involved in a community group. For a handy guide to the devotional elements and an archive of past issues, visit redeemer.com/daily. |
Biblical summaries by David Whitehead, author of Making Sense of the Bible.
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