9 April 2016
Collects
Prayers developed from the daily readings
Saturday 9 April 2016
Morning Prayer
Psalm 89:
39 - 53
The
psalm is about a descendant of David for whom there has been losses in battle,
destruction of the city and removal of the office of King. It laments the
withdrawal of the support and protection of God. This is an appeal to God to
remember the promises to David.
Leviticus
19: 23 – 37
This
is a series of commandments about ethical behaviour. There are instructions
about: animal breeding, sowing of seed in fields, sexual relations with someone
who is the slave of another, care of food trees, dietary rules, no occult
practices, hair dressing, clothing and no cutting of skin or tattoos. Parents
are to make sure their daughters are not prostitutes. The Sabbath is to be kept
and the sanctuary respected. We are to get up in the morning before the elder
family members and defer to them. We are not to oppress the aliens in our land for
Israel was once an alien people in Egypt. All weights and measures need to be
accurate.
Luke
24: 36 – 53
Luke
tells of Jesus appearing with the disciples, showing his wounds and asking for
something to eat. He helps them understand what they had witnessed. He promises
them that they would be clothed in power from on high and when they receive it,
they may leave the city.
They
all go to Bethany. Jesus blesses them, withdraws and is carried up to heaven.
They worship him, return to Jerusalem, go to the temple and continually bless
God.
Collect for Morning Prayer
Rutherglen Vic L Osburn |
Holy and almighty God, you are
always concerned for our well-being and that we do nothing that harms our
bodies, the land, other people or reduces our capacity to have a direct
relationship with you. You watched and waited and then you sent your Son to
redeem us. You came to us. Help us take this in. Help us understand and
appreciate the wonders of your love so that we are energised and determined to
pass this love to others for your glory through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord
and the power of your Holy Spirit. Amen.
Saturday 9 April 2016
Evening Prayer
Psalm
91
This
psalm is one of reassurance and comfort about the care and protection the
faithful have from God. “For He will command his angels concerning you to guard
you in all your ways (v.11)”. This is a reminder of God’s loving protection and
deliverance to those who call for salvation.
Exodus
18: 10 – 27
Jethro,
Moses’ father-in-law watches Moses and says, “Now listen to me. I will give you
counsel and God be with you!” (v.19). Jethro proposes that to avoid burn-out,
Moses delegates the judging of cases and teaching the law in a structured
manner in the community. Moses followed Jethro’s advice. Jethro returns home.
1
Peter 5
The
writer instructs the elders of the church to tend the people and have oversight
of junior members and be examples for them and humble in dealing with them. The
younger members are to accept the authority of the elders and deal humbly with
each other.
We
are to be humble before God and give God all our anxieties. We are to be alert
to temptation that creeps like a lion and resist. God will restore, strengthen
us and support us through all the difficult times.
Collect for Evening Prayer
Rutherglen Vic L Osburn |
Compassionate God from the earliest
times you have helped leaders work to bring justice and knowledge to your
people and to support us as we resist temptation. We thank you. We bring to you
this night the work of our week, the times we did not give you our anxieties and,
the times we did not seek out a mentor or do not delegate, or ask for help. Be
with us loving God as we reflect on this week. Restore and strengthen us so
that we can begin refreshed and open to your care through Jesus Christ your Son
our Lord and the power of your Holy Spirit. Amen.
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