Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Late in September the warnings went out. Hurricane Helene was coming with full force. Predictions were increasingly dire, saying this could be the most devastating storm ever to hit northern Florida and southern Georgia. Experts warned that the impending storm surge would be “unsurvivable!” Residents living in the path of Helene should get out while… Read more
Monday, October 7, 2024
Our reading today starts with the Lord giving Jeremiah a message. My Bible has a heading at the beginning of verse 4 that says, “Jeremiah’s Call.” God starts first by speaking identity into Jeremiah, saying that “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born, I set you apart… Read more
Friday, October 4, 2024
Edom was a constant enemy of Israel despite its common ancestry in Isaac. Edom rejoiced at any trouble Israel faced. On behalf of the faithful remnant, Isaiah asks God for two favors: to show mercy and compassion to them and to punish their enemies. Before making these requests, Isaiah recited the Lord’s past favors, reminding him of… Read more
Thursday, October 3, 2024
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. Isaiah 61:1a As Jesus begins his ministry, he picks up this scroll of Isaiah in the synagogue of his hometown, Nazareth, and begins reading. He proclaims that this Scripture is fulfilled in him (… Read more