Monday, October 10, 2011

Psalm 106.1-12; Deuteronomy 9:1-22; Matthew 11:1-19 - Lectionary for 10/10/11

Today's readings are Psalm 106:1-12, Deuteronomy 9:1-22, and Matthew 11:1-19.

There's a common theme in our readings from Deuteronomy and Matthew today. See how in each passage we are told that God's plans are not our plans, that his ways are not our ways. When we seek some plan of salvation on our own terms it will always be based on our works rather than God's works. We pick what is lofty, God picks what is simple and humble. We pick a kingly looking ruler. Jesus looks anything but kingly.

What then? Do we accept that salvation is by grace through faith? Do we truly realize that Jesus has accomplished salvation and that there is nothing we contribute or add? May God protect us, that we should be found looking to his grace, not our works, finding our sufficiency in Christ Jesus.

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