Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Psalm 23, Deuteronomy 9:23-10:22, Matthew 11:20-30 - Lectionary for 10/11/11 - Commemoration of Philip the Deacon

Today is the commemoration of Philip the Deacon.

Today's readings are Psalm 23, Deuteronomy 9:23-10:22, and Matthew 11:20-30.

Restoration. Doesn't it feel good? When we are involved in struggles, when we doubt the security of a relationship, often we reach a point where the struggle, the distance, the conflict ends and we can look to our Lord, the restorer of our relationships. This is what we see in our readings today. After the incident of sin with the golden calf Israel is restored. our Lord wants to put the strife to an end so he reconciles his sinful people to himself.

What hope do we in this time have? How will we find reconciliation with our Lord? Jesus calls us. All we do is come to him and we will find rest. he will graciously direct our paths and grant us his peace and rest. Ah, the sweetness of a life reconciled to God!

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