Who are the blessed ones of God? For Micah, they are those who do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God. For Paul, they are the ones who find wisdom in the weakness of the cross. For Jesus, they are the poor, mourners, the meek, those who hunger for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers. In baptism we find our blessed identity and calling in this countercultural way of living and serving.
Readings:
Micah 6:1-8
Psalm 15
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Matthew 5:1-12
PRAYER: Holy God, you confound the world’s wisdom in giving your kingdom to the lowly and the pure in heart. Give us such a hunger and thirst for justice, and perseverance in striving for peace, that in our words and deeds the world may see the life of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
This Weeks Readings
| Monday | Ruth 1:1-18 Philemon 1-25 | Psalm 37:1-17 |
| Tuesday | Ruth 2:1-16 James 5:1-6 | Psalm 37:1-17 |
| Wednesday | Ruth 3:1-13;4:13- 22 Luke 6:;17-26 | Psalm 37:1-17 |
| Thursday | Deuteronomy 4:1-14 1 John 5:1-5 | Psalm 112:1-9 |
| Friday | Isaiah 29:1-12 James 3:13-18 | Psalm 112:1-9 |
| Saturday | Isaiah 29:13-16 Mark 7:1-8 | Psalm 112:1-9 |
