The LORD says, "Shout and rejoice, O beautiful Jerusalem, for I am coming to live among you."
MATTHEW 21:10 (CEB)
And when Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred up. “Who is this?” they asked.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Jesus' strategy for challenging the ugliness of the world is to show up and park himself right in the middle of it.
DAILY FODDER
How is Jesus's approach different from all prior revolutionaries?
PRAYER
Thank you, Jesus, for showing up in this messy, troubled world. Sometimes I too wonder who you are, even amidst the joyful songs and healing laughter that accompany you. You reassure me that you are here to save, to forgive, and to love. Help me live with your promises and tell everyone about you. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
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.
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 will 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 will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
