1st READING
God reveals Himself as the Creator and the One in whom the destiny of all people lie. We see in this text that the world is God’s and we are merely here as caretakers. God’s purpose will ultimately prevail in our world and all those who put their hope and confidence in Him will not be ashamed.
Isaiah 45:6-8, 18, 21-25
6 I am the LORD, there is no other; 7 I form the light, and create the darkness, I make well-being and create woe; I, the LORD, do all these things. 8 Let justice descend, O heavens, like dew from above, like gentle rain let the skies drop it down. Let the earth open and salvation bud forth; let justice also spring up! I, the LORD, have created this. 18 For thus says the LORD, the creator of the heavens, who is God, the designer and maker of the earth who established it, not creating it to be a waste, but designing it to be lived in I am the LORD, and there is no other. 21 Who announced this from the beginning and foretold it from of old? Was it not I, the LORD, besides whom there is no other God? There is no just and saving God but me. 22 Turn to me and be safe, all you ends of the earth, for I am God; there is no other! 23 By myself I swear, uttering my just decree and my unalterable word to me every knee shall bend; by me every tongue shall swear, 24 saying, “Only in the LORD are just deeds and power. Before him in shame shall come all who vent their anger against him. 25 In the LORD shall be the vindication and the glory of all the descendants of Israel.”
P S A L M
Psalms 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14
R: Let the clouds rain down the Just One, and the earth bring forth a Savior.
8 [9] I will hear what God proclaims; the LORD-for he proclaims peace to his people. 9 [10] Near indeed is his salvation to those who fear him, glory dwelling in our land. (R) 10 [11] Kindness and truth shall meet; justice and peace shall kiss. 11 [12] Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven. (R) 12 [13] The LORD himself will give his benefits; our land shall yield its increase. 13 [14] Justice shall walk before him, and salvation, along the way of his steps. (R)
G O S P E L
When we see John sending two of his disciples to ask Jesus if He is the Messiah or should he expect another, we see that even a great prophet like John had times of uncertainty and doubt. Jesus does not rebuke or criticize John for his uncertainty but instead tells John’s disciples to look at what He is doing: healing the blind, making the lame walk and proclaiming the Good News to the poor. John can be confident that Jesus is the awaited Messiah since His works prove that He is truly the Anointed One foretold by the prophets.
ALLELUIA
R: Alleluia, alleluia
Raise your voice and tell the Good News: Behold, the Lord God comes with power.
R: Alleluia, alleluia
Luke 7:18-23
18 At that time, John summoned two of his disciples 19 and sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” 20 When the men came to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?’” 21 At that time Jesus cured many of their diseases, sufferings, and evil spirits; he also granted sight to many who were blind. 22 And Jesus said to them in reply, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the good news proclaimed to them. 23 And blessed is the one who takes no offense at me.”
my reflections
t h i n k : God’s purpose will ultimately prevail in our world and all those who put their hope and confidence in Him will not be ashamed.
God’s special verse/thought for me today________________
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T O D A Y ’ S BLESSING LIST
Thank You Lord for: ____________________________________
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READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR 1 Timothy 1-3
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