22 November 2016
Collects
Prayers
developed from the daily readings
Tuesday 22 November 2016
Morning
Prayer
Psalm 51
The psalmist asks for God’s mercy for sins to be
forgiven, transgressions blotted out. The psalmist admits that the sin was
against God alone and God’s judgement is justified. Since God desires truth,
the psalmist asks to be taught wisdom in his secret heart. The psalmist wants
to experience joy and gladness again since his whole being is crushed in
recognition of his sin. “Create in me a new heart, O God and put a right spirit
within me” (v.10).
Zechariah 14: 12 – 21
Zechariah talks of a plague to come on the people (and
their animals) who fight against Jerusalem. Those who survive will recognise
the King and Lord of Hosts and worship in Jerusalem and keep the Festival of
the Booths. The nations that do not go up to worship will experience drought
and plague. On that day the bells on horses will be inscribed “Holy to the
Lord”. The lowliest cooking vessels in the temple will be sacred to the Lord of
hosts and there will be no traders in the house of the Lord.
Mark 1: 40 – 45
A leper comes to Jesus for healing in faith. Jesus
sternly warns him to keep the healing quiet and go to the temple, present
himself and be recognised as clean then make the appropriate thanks as Moses
directed. But the leper tells everyone and therefore Jesus cannot enter a town
openly but stays out in the countryside. Still people come to him from
everywhere.
Collect for
Morning Prayer
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| Ovens River Harrietville Vic L Osburn |
Tuesday 22 November 2016
Evening
Prayer
Psalms 52 and 53
In the first psalm a person who trusts riches and
seeks refuge in wealth and who is mischievous and plots destruction is warned
that God will respond. In comparison, those who trust in God are like a green
olive tree, trusting in the steadfast love of God and praising God.
The second psalm is about those who do not believe and
who do evil. God’s response to them will be terrifying. The psalmist prays for
the people to be delivered and for their fortunes to be restored.
Wisdom 8: 21 – 9: 18
Solomon asks for God’s wisdom to be with him so that
he may learn what is pleasing to God, be wisely guided in his actions, judge
the people justly and be worthy of the throne. “Who has learned your counsel,
unless you have given wisdom and sent your holy spirit from on high?” (v.17).
Revelation
11: 15 - 19
The
seventh angel blows the trumpet. Loud voices proclaim that the world is now the
Kingdom of God and his Messiah who will reign forever. The 24 elders fall and
worship God praising him that now is the time for judging the dead and
rewarding all God’s servants and saints great and small and for destroying
those who destroy the earth. Then God’s temple in heaven is opened and the Ark
of the Covenant seen within. The noise is like thunder, earthquake and heavy
hail.
Collect for
Evening Prayer
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| Gum tree reaching heavenward Victoria Park Adelaide SA L Osburn |
Holy and
mighty God your great love for us abounds. Help us reflect on today. Help us to
see where we are in your realm from the beginning of all things to the final
coming of your Kingdom: your moment of judgement and reward. Be with us in this
moment. Help us to choose your wisdom and Holy Spirit to teach us and guide us
all the days of our lives so that we are welcome in your presence through Jesus
Christ our Lord and Saviour. Amen.
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