Psalm 106:1-5, Isaiah 29:1-14, Jude 1-25 - Lectionary for 12/12/11

Today's readings are Psalm 106:1-5, Isaiah, 29:1-14, and Jude 1-25. We receive an exhortation today to contend for the historic Christian faith, that faith which is solidly rooted not only in the writings of the New Testament but which was delivered to the prophets by God in the Old Testament. We see that all Scripture points us to salvation from sin in Jesus Christ. And our Lord warns us throughout the Bible that we should never neglect that salvation. God has given us life and salvation through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. It is a life worth fighting for. Would we rather pursue something new? Would we rather see innovations in our faith and practice? Let us beware lest we neglect this great salvation by trying to improve on it. May God grant that we look to him as he has revealed himself all these many years. "Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen" (Jude 24-25, ESV).