I will give you full credit
when everyone gathers for worship;
When the people turn out in force
I will say my Hallelujahs.
PHILIPPIANS 2:11 (GNT)
All will openly proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
THE ESSENCE
We discover our place in the world as we openly acknowledge who Christ is.
DAILY FODDER
In the ancient Roman world the government expected people to acknowledge the emperor's divinity by proclaiming "Ceasar is Lord." How would the statement "Jesus Christ is Lord" be understood in that context? What does that statement mean today?
PRAYER
Great God, it's easy to praise you when the church is gathered. Forgive me for being less open about the lordship of Jesus during the rest of the week. Give me wisdom and courage to openly proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord. And since he is Lord, I'm trusting that it will happen strategically, appropriately, and in a way that honors him alone. 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.