Today is the commemoration of Jonah.
Today's readings are Psalm 133, Nehemiah 7:1-4; 8:1-18, and 1 Timothy 5:1-16.
In our readings today we see people gathering around the reading and explanation of God's Word as a big family. They encourage and care for one another. They make sure that God's mercy is shown on the weak and weary. They learn about historic life and obedience to God's Word and they participate in the ancient practices of the faithful.
Life today seems quite different. We gather for church events but have complaints if we spend too much time with the Scripture. We shuffle our young people out of the way and don't teach them how to pay attention to God's Word. We shun historic practices rather than embracing them and learning to appreciate them. We choose not to care for our aged people, leaving them to the tender mercies of government social service agencies.
Something is wrong here. May the Lord graciously draw us to a biblical faith which gathers the saints and nurtures them in the Word of God.
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