Subject: Devotional | October 16 | 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 PrayerYou have put gladness in my heart, more than when grain and wine and oil increase. I lie down in peace; at once I fall asleep; for only you, Lord, make me dwell in safety. (Psalm 4:7-8) Opening PrayerAlmighty God, you have revealed to your Church your eternal Being of glorious majesty and perfect love as one God in Trinity of Persons: Give us grace to continue steadfast in the confession of this faith, and constant in our worship of you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; for you live and reign, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (BCP 251) 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 1161 I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; 3 The cords of death entangled me, 5 The Lord is gracious and righteous; 7 Return to your rest, my soul, 8 For you, Lord, have delivered me from death, 10 I trusted in the Lord when I said, 12 What shall I return to the Lord 13 I will lift up the cup of salvation 15 Precious in the sight of the Lord 17 I will sacrifice a thank offering to you Praise the Lord. Old Testament ReadingNahum prophesied destruction to Ninevah at the height of its power, and Nineveh fell just sixty years later. Nahum reminds us that God is still in charge even when His people are not. God uses everything for His purposes and there is no nation that can intimidate God. Reflect on the passage. Who was the original audience, and what was their situation? How is that relevant to you today? Nahum 2Nineveh to Fall 1 An attacker advances against you, Nineveh. 2 The Lord will restore the splendor of Jacob 3 The shields of the soldiers are red; 5 Nineveh summons her picked troops, 11 Where now is the lions’ den, 13 “I am against you,” Prayers of ThanksgivingChurch Community
Look down, O Lord, from your heavenly throne, and illuminate this night with your celestial brightness; that by night as by day your people may glorify your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP 133) BenedictionThe Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. (Numbers 6:24-26) 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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