The Reading
- Luke 9:1-27
- Genesis 15:1-18
- Psalms 8:1-9
Standout Passages
Abram put his trust in the Lord, and because of this the Lord was pleased with him and accepted him. Genesis 15:6
what are human beings, that you think of them; mere mortals, that you care for them? Psalms 8:4
O Lord, our Lord, your greatness is seen in all the world! Psalms 8:9
Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up to heaven, thanks God for them, broke them, and gave them to the disciples to distribute to the [5,000] people. They all ate and had enough, and the disciples took up twelve baskets of what was left over. Luke 9:16-17
Reading Reflections…
The Psalm today, while it had a slight bit of vengeance in it, is decidedly sweeter than the past ones, which I appreciated. and Abram’s story is getting more interesting as we progress through Genesis. I’m seeing the first hints of the coming Passover and the plight of the Jews in Egypt. It’s interesting to get this new perspective on a story I have known so well for so long.
The gospel of Luke, however, is starting to worry me. I’ve just done easter and I can feel the death of Jesus on the cross drawing nearer in the text. So I’m going to focus on the storiesI did and didn’t know as this progresses, of his miracles and good works and find joy in them rather than dwelling on the dark days I spent so long in through Lent.
There is always light in the dark.