PSALM 71:16 (NCB)
I will speak of your mighty deeds, O Lord God,
and declare your righteousness, yours alone.
1 CORINTHIANS 1:23-24 (MSG)
While Jews clamor for miraculous demonstrations and Greeks go in for philosophical wisdom, we go right on proclaiming Christ, the Crucified. Jews treat this like an anti-miracle—and Greeks pass it off as absurd. But to us who are personally called by God himself—both Jews and Greeks—Christ is God’s ultimate miracle and wisdom all wrapped up in one.
I will speak of your mighty deeds, O Lord God,
and declare your righteousness, yours alone.
1 CORINTHIANS 1:23-24 (MSG)
While Jews clamor for miraculous demonstrations and Greeks go in for philosophical wisdom, we go right on proclaiming Christ, the Crucified. Jews treat this like an anti-miracle—and Greeks pass it off as absurd. But to us who are personally called by God himself—both Jews and Greeks—Christ is God’s ultimate miracle and wisdom all wrapped up in one.
THE ESSENCE
Whatever the situation, our core message is the same—the crucified Christ.
DAILY FODDER
We're all wired differently. Practically speaking, how do you speak about the Lord?
PRAYER
You, God, are the epitome of righteousness. And I'm grateful that through Christ alone you share your righteousness with us. Forgive us for getting sidetracked with our elaborate thinking or by chasing after miracles. Help me to fully recognize how it is that life revolves around Christ Jesus—what he's said and what he's done. I'm going to declare your goodness, known exclusively through Chrst. Amen.
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.
