 | Moravian Daily TextsSaturday, May 31 — Psalm 70
Numbers 18:25-19:22; Mark 14:66-72
David prayed, "Because of your promise, and according to your own heart, you have wrought all this greatness." 2 Samuel 7:21
Many who heard Jesus were astounded. They said, "Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of power are being done by his hands!" Mark 6:2
Patient Lord, the wisdom and guidance we receive from you is abundant. We shall place our faith in you and walk with you because of your promise for us. Amen.
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 | | | | Friday May 30, 2014
Jesus Is a PeacemakerJesus, the Blessed Child of the Father, is a peacemaker. His peace doesn't mean only absence of war. It is not simply harmony or equilibrium. His peace is the fullness of well-being, gratuitously given by God. Jesus says, "Peace I leave to you, my own peace I give you, a peace which the world cannot give, this is my gift to you" (John 14:27). Peace is Shalom --- well-being of mind, heart, and body, individually and communally. It can exist in the midst of a war-torn world, even in the midst of unresolved problems and increasing human conflicts. Jesus made that peace by giving his life for his brothers and sisters. This is no easy peace, but it is everlasting and it comes from God. Are we willing to give our lives in the service of peace?  |
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| Text excerpts taken from Bread for the Journey, by Henri J.M. Nouwen, ©1997 HarperSanFrancisco. All Scripture from The Jerusalem Bible ©1966, 1967, and 1968 Darton, Longman & Todd and Doubleday & Co. Inc. Photo by V. Dobson.
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| Moravian Daily TextsFriday, May 30 — Psalm 69:30-36
Numbers 18:1-24; Mark 14:53-65
With God we shall do valiantly. Psalm 60:12
Jesus said, "Go and learn what this means, "˜I desire mercy, not sacrifice.'" Matthew 9:13
Giving Lord, for us your blood was shed, for us the lamb was slain. Instill within us a spirit unfailing, that we may live for you always. Amen.
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 | | | | Thursday May 29, 2014
Jesus Is Pure of HeartJesus, the Beloved of God, has a pure heart. Having a pure heart means willing one thing. Jesus wanted only to do the will of his heavenly Father. Whatever Jesus did or said, he did and said it as the obedient Son of God: "What I say is what the Father has taught me; he who sent me is with me, and has not left me to myself, for I always do what pleases him" (John 8:28-29). There are no divisions in Jesus' heart, no double motives or secret intentions. In Jesus there is complete inner unity because of his complete unity with God. Becoming like Jesus is growing into purity of heart. That purity is what gave Jesus and will give us true spiritual vision. |
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| Text excerpts taken from Bread for the Journey, by Henri J.M. Nouwen, ©1997 HarperSanFrancisco. All Scripture from The Jerusalem Bible ©1966, 1967, and 1968 Darton, Longman & Todd and Doubleday & Co. Inc. Photo by V. Dobson.
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| Moravian Daily TextsAscension Day
Watchword for the Ascension — Christ says, "I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself." John 12:32
Ascension of the Lord — Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47
Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53
Thursday, May 29 — Psalm 69:22-29
Numbers 16:28-17:13; Mark 14:43-52
"For I," declares the Lord, "will be a wall of fire around Jerusalem." Zechariah 2:5 (NASB)
Remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28:20
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Lord, you protect us and keep us safe, and for that we are thankful. Bless us each and every day in all we do and all we say. Amen.
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 | | | | Wednesday May 28, 2014
Jesus Is MercifulJesus, the Blessed Child of God, is merciful. Showing mercy is different from having pity. Pity connotes distance, even looking down upon. When a beggar asks for money and you give him something out of pity, you are not showing mercy. Mercy comes from a compassionate heart; it comes from a desire to be an equal. Jesus didn't want to look down on us. He wanted to become one of us and feel deeply with us. When Jesus called the only son of the widow of Nain to life, he did so because he felt the deep sorrow of the grieving mother in his own heart (see Luke 7:11-17). Let us look at Jesus when we want to know how to show mercy to our brothers and sisters. |
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| Text excerpts taken from Bread for the Journey, by Henri J.M. Nouwen, ©1997 HarperSanFrancisco. All Scripture from The Jerusalem Bible ©1966, 1967, and 1968 Darton, Longman & Todd and Doubleday & Co. Inc. Photo by V. Dobson.
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