17 February 2015
Collects
Prayers
developed from the daily readings
Tuesday 17
February 2015
Morning
Prayer
Psalm 106: 1 – 24
The
psalmist begins praising God and marvelling at God’s faithful love and great
deeds. He then charges that we like the people of the past – from the Exodus to
the time of Aaron – go astray.
Genesis 35: 16 – 29 and 36: 6 – 8
This section tells of the birth of Benjamin Rachel’s
second child and her death in childbirth. The family of Israel is outlined.
Isaac’s death leads to the establishment of Esau and his family in hill country
– Edom.
Luke 10: 13 – 24
Jesus warns the towns that rejected him even though
they witnessed great works there. He tells his disciples that if people listen
to them they listen to Jesus and to God. When the 70 returned they do so
joyfully – spirits and demons submitted to their authority. Jesus praises God
and gives thanks for the gift to the disciples.
Collect for
Morning Prayer
Peeking through to the Kiewa Valley Victoria 2015 L Osburn |
Generous and loving God you have
made yourself know to us through Christ in ways that would have transformed the
ancient peoples and kings, cities and nations. Help us to be open to your
wonderful gifts, be joyful and full of your Holy Spirit to do your work in this
world through Jesus
Christ Your Son our Lord. Amen.
Tuesday 17 February
2015
Evening
Prayer
Psalm 106: 25 – 50
The
ancient people keep shifting allegiance and worshipping other gods. They even
conduct live sacrifice of their children. Yet God delivers them, shows
compassion. The psalmist asks for God to gather us in to give thanks, glory and
praise to God.
Jeremiah 22: 20 – 23: 8
Jeremiah prophesies even more destruction and
exile. “O land, land, land hear the word
of the Lord” (v. 22: 29). Jeremiah prophesies that God will, after the exile,
bring back a handful of people and a branch of the family of David will emerge
to rule with justice and righteousness.
Jude 17 - 25
Jude writes that we should be prepared for scoffers
and opposition. We are to be merciful to those who doubt, snatch people from
the fire and save them. Our job is to build up our faith, pray in the Holy
Spirit and to keep us in God’s Love. Only God can keep us from falling.
Collect for
Evening Prayer
Peeling bark - the outer layers uncover the beauty beneath Tawonga Gap Road Victoria 2015 L Osburn |
God of endless compassion, you
show us over and over again your saving grace, love and favour. Make us firm,
compassionate, courageous and strong in faith so that we are merciful to those
who doubt and are able to save those who need to be saved for your sake and for
your glory through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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