August 9, 2020, Lectionary
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- Last Updated: Sunday, 09 August 2020 00:09
- Published: Sunday, 09 August 2020 00:09
- Written by Wilma Zalabak
"They conspired to kill him" saying, "We shall see what becomes of his dreams." The devil doesn't like your dreams. Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28
The psalmist says the Word of the Lord kept testing Joseph until Joseph's own word came true. While I wait, I want to be grateful that the Word of the Lord is still here. Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22
Paul says to the believers in Rome, the Word is near you, that is, the story of Jesus is right there in the Old Testament. Whoever, Jew or non-Jew, who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved, and you will be blessed if you spread that word. Romans 10:5-15
Consider the tone of Jesus' statement to Peter, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" Was it a shaming statement pronounced over Peter's adventure out of the boat? Or was it a private inquiry about what went wrong in such a good adventure? Matthew 14:22-33
Thoughts about Listening
Most of the time, persistence is the key. Your dreams matter. Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28
Showing a kind spirit at the time of unfairness, deprivation, and uncertainty will help me as much as those to whom I'm kind. Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22
Sometimes I find just the piece of wisdom I need, in rereading my own writings. Romans 10:5-15
Sometimes a project begun in hope and success turns dismal because the people lost sight of the big goal in the rush of details. Matthew 14:22-33