The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
PSALM 86:9 (CEB)
All the nations that you’ve made will come
and bow down before you, Lord;
they will glorify your name...
REVELATION 21:3 (CEB)
I heard a loud voice from the throne say, "Look! God’s dwelling is here with humankind. He will dwell with them, and they will be his peoples. God himself will be with them as their God."
PSALM 86:9 (CEB)
All the nations that you’ve made will come
and bow down before you, Lord;
they will glorify your name...
REVELATION 21:3 (CEB)
I heard a loud voice from the throne say, "Look! God’s dwelling is here with humankind. He will dwell with them, and they will be his peoples. God himself will be with them as their God."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
The world can come bow down to God because God comes to live among us.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
DAILY FODDER
How does the future of heaven relocated to earth affect how you are approaching things today?
PRAYER
God, you keep doing this wonderful thing — making yourself present among us. Forgive me for living as though I don't really expect things to change. Recharge my sense of hope and help me to live with appropriate anticipation. I'm looking forward to your kingdom coming and your will being done on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
