The Daily Lectionary for FRIDAY, December 14, 2018

The Daily Lectionary

FRIDAY, December 14, 2018

(Revised Common Lectionary Year C)

Isaiah 12:2-6

2 Surely God is my salvation;
    I will trust, and will not be afraid,
  for the Lord God is my strength and my might;
    he has become my salvation.

3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. 4 And you will say in that day:

  Give thanks to the Lord,
    call on his name;
  make known his deeds among the nations;
    proclaim that his name is exalted.

5 Sing praises to the Lord, for he has done gloriously;
    let this be known in all the earth.
6 Shout aloud and sing for joy, O royal Zion,
    for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.

Amos 8:4-12

4 Hear this, you that trample on the needy,
    and bring to ruin the poor of the land,
5 saying, “When will the new moon be over
    so that we may sell grain;
  and the sabbath,
    so that we may offer wheat for sale?
  We will make the ephah small and the shekel great,
    and practice deceit with false balances,
6 buying the poor for silver
    and the needy for a pair of sandals,
    and selling the sweepings of the wheat.”

7 The Lord has sworn by the pride of Jacob:
  Surely I will never forget any of their deeds.
8 Shall not the land tremble on this account,
    and everyone mourn who lives in it,
  and all of it rise like the Nile,
    and be tossed about and sink again, like the Nile of Egypt?

9 On that day, says the Lord God,
    I will make the sun go down at noon,
    and darken the earth in broad daylight.
10 I will turn your feasts into mourning,
    and all your songs into lamentation;
   I will bring sackcloth on all loins,
    and baldness on every head;
   I will make it like the mourning for an only son,
    and the end of it like a bitter day.

11 The time is surely coming, says the Lord God,
    when I will send a famine on the land;
   not a famine of bread, or a thirst for water,
    but of hearing the words of the Lord.
12 They shall wander from sea to sea,
    and from north to east;
   they shall run to and fro, seeking the word of the Lord,
    but they shall not find it.

2 Corinthians 9:1-15

The Collection for Christians at Jerusalem
9:1 Now it is not necessary for me to write you about the ministry to the saints, 2 for I know your eagerness, which is the subject of my boasting about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year; and your zeal has stirred up most of them. 3 But I am sending the brothers in order that our boasting about you may not prove to have been empty in this case, so that you may be ready, as I said you would be; 4 otherwise, if some Macedonians come with me and find that you are not ready, we would be humiliated—to say nothing of you—in this undertaking. 5 So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you, and arrange in advance for this bountiful gift that you have promised, so that it may be ready as a voluntary gift and not as an extortion.

6 The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work. 9 As it is written,

    “He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor;
        his righteousness endures forever.”

10 He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us; 12 for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God. 13 Through the testing of this ministry you glorify God by your obedience to the confession of the gospel of Christ and by the generosity of your sharing with them and with all others, 14 while they long for you and pray for you because of the surpassing grace of God that he has given you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

Optional parts of the readings are set off in square brackets.

The Bible texts of the Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel lessons are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the USA, and used by permission.

The Daily Lectionary is a three year cyclical lectionary. We are currently in Year C. Beginning with the first Sunday of Advent in 2019, we will be in Year A. The year which ended at Advent 2018 was Year B. These readings complement the Sunday and festival readings: Thursday through Saturday readings help prepare the reader for the Sunday ahead; Monday through Wednesday readings help the reader reflect and digest on what they heard in worship. Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings, copyright © 2005 Consultation on Common Texts. www.commontexts.org
The one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

The Morning Prayer for FRIDAY, December 14, 2018

Friday Morning Prayer

Lord on this day I am aware of the troubles and darkness in our world. Please come and lead me in prayers for my community, my nation and the world. You are the light that shines in the bleakest times, let your Kingdom be built on earth. May those who suffer be comforted, may those who are at war search for peace, and may those who are in pain find healing.

For the riches and fullness of our lives we praise You, O Lord. Your gift of life is precious, and even when surrounded by evils of all kinds, we acknowledge Your goodness to us. This goodness we have experienced in the unbounded mercy You showed us in Your dying and rising for us. We encounter it in the signs of Your presence and care in even the tiniest blessings of daily life. Forgive us our all too frequent failures to recognize Your gift of life in all its many facets. Forgive us for tarnishing the lives of others through thoughtless actions and the hurts we cause them. Instead, make us agents of Your enrichment of their lives and witnesses to Your salvation.

May Friday be a thoughtful day when Your Spirit leads my prayer. I trust each trouble small and wide, with faith into Your care. Let Friday always prompt my heart to stand upon the truth. Darkness has been overcome the Earth belongs to You.

Amen

Verse of the Day for FRIDAY, December 14, 2018

Luke 1:26-28 (NIV) In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”

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Un dia a la Vez - ¿Crees en el Hijo de Dios?

¿Crees en el Hijo de Dios?

Si alguien reconoce que Jesús es el Hijo de Dios, Dios permanece en él, y él en Dios.

~ 1 Juan 4:15 (NVI)

Hace ya varios años me hicieron esta pregunta: «¿Crees en el Hijo de Dios?». A lo que respondí: «Sí, en Dios sí». Entonces me insistieron: «¿En el Hijo de Dios?». En realidad, no entendía por qué me repetía la pregunta, pues para mí era lo mismo.

En efecto, Dios y Jesús son una sola persona, pero la pregunta iba más allá, era más profunda. Aunque son uno solo, Jesús representa un papel demasiado importante en nuestra vida, sobretodo para nuestra salvación.

Ahora yo te pregunto: «¿Crees en el Hijo de Dios?». Si tu respuesta es positiva, sabrás que solo llegamos al Padre por medio de su Hijo. Además, cuando lo confiesas y lo recibes en tu corazón, tienes vida eterna.

No obstante, si tu respuesta es negativa, no te sientas mal. Al igual que tú, muchos lo desconocen. Por eso Jesús vino a este mundo y lo crucificaron injustamente para que con su sangre derramada en esa cruz limpiara nuestros pecados. Por eso también se le conoce como el Cordero que quita el pecado del mundo.

Te invito a que des este paso hoy que será definitivo en tu vida. Repite en voz alta:

«Señor Jesús, he entendido que solo por medio de ti puedo llegar al Padre. Por eso te recibo en mi corazón como mi único y verdadero Salvador. Perdona mis pecados y escribe mi nombre en el libro de la vida. Amén y amén».

Un Día a la Vez Copyright © by Claudia Pinzón
¿Crees en el Hijo de Dios?

Standing Strong Through the Storm - SHARING FAITH UNDER PRESSURE

SHARING FAITH UNDER PRESSURE

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

~ 2 Peter 3:9 (NIV)

Twenty-nine-year-old Maryam Rostampour and thirty-two-year old Marzieh Amirizadeh spent 259 days in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison in 2009 in Iran. They had to overcome the fear of life imprisonment and the possibility of execution because they loved and followed Jesus Christ. They had to remain strong through weeks in solitary confinement, and endless hours of interrogation by Iranian officials and religious leaders. They had to endure months of harsh living conditions and debilitating sickness. In their first interview (with Sam Yeghnazar of Elam Ministries), they shared what life was like in prison and how they survived.

Maryam commented, “When we were arrested most of the guards treated us badly, especially when they knew we had been involved in evangelism. They would curse us and would not let us drink water from the public tap or use the wash basin. But this changed and eventually they asked us to pray for them.”

Marzieh said, “Some [prisoners] called us ‘Dirty, unclean, apostates,’ but their opinion changed and they asked for forgiveness. We had become an example to them and they would take our side.”

Maryam added, “At Evin Prison the well-educated political and business prisoners called us ‘Mortad Kasif’ (Unclean apostates). In less than a month everything changed. As they got to know us, they were curious about our faith, they respected us and called upon us to sort out arguments they had between themselves.”

When asked if any prisoners came to faith, she said, “Yes. There were those who accepted Christ. When we were in Vozara [the first prison the women were taken to] we prayed the sinner’s prayer with many of the prostitutes. They prayed themselves and we prayed for them. But there were others who were too frightened to confess their faith. There were many who were impacted.”

Even in prison, under tremendous pressure, it is possible to share one’s faith.

RESPONSE: Today I will resolve to use my freedom to share my faith with others in spiritual darkness.

PRAYER: Lord may other Christian prisoners around the world have the courage and opportunity to share their love for You today.

Standing Strong Through The Storm (SSTS), a daily devotional message by SSTS author Paul Estabrooks. © 2011 Open Doors International. Used by permission.

Men of the Bible - Stephen

Stephen

His name means: "Crown"

His work: After Pentecost, Stephen was one of seven leaders chosen to be the first "deacons" to serve the needy.
His character: He is a model of readiness and untold courage in the face of his adversaries.
His sorrow: In addition to the rocks that came hurling down on him, Stephen must have been struck by the utter lostness of those who should have known better—the religious leaders of his day.
His triumph: The privilege of representing, serving, and dying for his Master.
Key Scriptures: Acts 6-7

A Look at the Man

There are only a few men in Scripture of whom you might say to your son, "When you grow up, be exactly like him." Stephen is such a man, a tender and gracious leader with a brilliant mind, a crisp tongue, and a humble yet disarmingly confident air about him.

For the Jewish leaders of his day, Stephen was not a good man to have on the other side.

Because of Peter's triumphant Pentecost sermon and the spread of the gospel throughout the region, people were converted from many different cultures. Many converts in need came to other believers for food and daily provisions. Generosity prevailed. Primarily accustomed to native Israelites coming to Jesus, the disciples were challenged with the right way to handle Jews from other nations who embraced the faith. Some of the Greek-speaking believers were overlooked.

"What we need are committed men who can help these people," a group of believers said to one another one evening. "Is there anyone here who speaks Greek?"

Seven men stepped forward—Stephen and six others. The leaders were familiar with Stephen. A man known for his faith, his oratory skills, and his Spirit-filled power, Stephen's ministry was widespread. He had even performed miracles in Jesus' name. This was one very gifted man.

But there was no glamour in the assignment for which Stephen was volunteering. He would be responsible for distributing food and supplies to Greek-speaking widows and caring for the disabled. Here was a man who was well versed in history and the law and could command audiences with his words. Now he would quietly be taking care of the needs of people who were incapable of taking care of themselves.

To the Pharisees and Jewish leaders, Stephen was a monumental threat. He was winning the minds and hearts of the people, and many were being converted. So they collared a few men who were willing to take oaths and lie about Stephen.

"What do you have to say for yourself?" they demanded of him after the false charges had been presented before the Sanhedrin.

It would have been completely understandable if Stephen had taken the opportunity to defend himself. Point by point he could have summarily disassembled the charges against him and the reprobates who had perjured themselves. But he didn't.

Instead, Stephen took the whole council on a walk through history. He identified their heroes—Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David, and Solomon. Stephen acknowledged how God's faithfulness had sustained and prospered these patriarchs. He reminded them of how each of these men had been obedient in spite of terrible odds. This was not the speech they expected, and they were drawn to Stephen's message.

The Sanhedrin leaned forward in their seats, waiting for Stephen to identify them as members of the grand sequence of great Jewish leaders. But it wasn't to be. Imagine their horror when Stephen announced that they, like others of God's adversaries, had deliberately tried to thwart his providence—that they were the enemy.

Stephen must have known that he had pronounced his own death sentence—that the cost of his courage, of telling the truth before this powerful assembly, would be the loss of his life. Still, Stephen willingly paid the price. He didn't know that his sacrifice would plant a seed in the heart of a man who heard his stirring address and stood there, watching and approving of his brutal assassination—Saul of Tarsus—who later became the transformed Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles.

As selflessly as he waited on the needy, Stephen gave everything he had in service to the risen Lord. As a result, God took his obedience, multiplied it, and eventually the church of all nations was born.

Reflect On: Luke 23:44–49
Praise God: For his grace.
Offer Thanks: For the words of Stephen as he died, innocent, at the hands of bloodthirsty men. Thank God for Jesus’ sacrifice for our sins and his unfailing love for us, the guilty ones whose sins sent him to the cross.
Confess: Any eagerness to receive applause for your obedience rather than to be completely satisfied with God’s approval for your service—public or private.
Ask God: To give you the discipline to be prepared for whatever special commission he has for you—to have your mind and your heart properly prepared.

Today's reading is a brief excerpt from Men of the Bible: A One-Year Devotional Study of Men in Scripture by Ann Spangler and Robert Wolgemuth (Zondervan). © 2010 by Ann Spangler. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Enjoy the complete book by purchasing your own copy at the Bible Gateway Store. The book's title must be included when sharing the above content on social media.
There are only a few men in Scripture of whom you might say to your son, "When you grow up, be exactly like him."

Girlfriends in God - Looking For Light in Days of Grey

Looking For Light in Days of Grey

Michele Cushatt

Today’s Truth

The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light.

~ Matthew 6:22 (ESV)

Friend to Friend

A glance out the window revealed the day would be another gloomy one. Three in a row, maybe four. I wearied of it. I scanned east to west, and noted a thick band of grey rain clouds covered every bit of Colorado’s typical blue sky, eclipsing any hope of warmth yet again. Although only mid-October, the sweet days of summer felt a million miles away. Already I missed the afternoons spent lounging on the porch with a book or my laptop as well as the occasional nap in the sun. Only a long stretch of winter lay ahead.

After living in Colorado for nearly twenty-two years, I’ve grown accustomed to sunshine more often than not. Rarely does weather make a lengthy appearance. And when it does, storms swoop in over the mountains and then exit onto the plains as fast as they came.

Even so, winter is tough for me. Not the weather or the temperature as much as the lack of light. Although Colorado boasts three hundred days of sunshine a year, winter packs the greyest days, not to mention shortened hours of sunlight. This seeps into my skin and alters my mood, making it more difficult for me to stay positive, hopeful and full of joy. It’s silly, of course, because I know in a day or season the sun will again make his appearance. But, in the moment, it seems as if the gloom will never end.

The same could be said for the ebb and sway of ordinary life. We may experience warm summer seasons packed with joy and warmth and hope. During these extended times, whether a few days or a few years, it’s difficult to imagine the weight of grey days. With the sun warming us with possibilities, gloom stays at bay.

But then the grey season comes. And too often it lasts far longer than we can bear. Months, weeks, years. One grey day turns into another, until we grow so weary we stop dreaming of the sun.

However, Jesus reminded us that wholeness—emotional, physical, and spiritual wholeness—begins with a good set of eyes. Eyes that are able to see not only the obvious, but the hidden. Spiritual vision looks beyond what is right in front of us to see what cannot be seen—the sun sitting faithfully on the other side of the grey, a God still present, still active, even in the middle of a storm.

If you and I want to have a life filled of light, we must develop the kind of eyes that see the truth when we can’t feel it, and believe the God’s promise to be with us when He feels far away. Although we may see nothing but gloom, the Light shines even still.

Let’s Pray

Dear Lord, it is easy for me to become overwhelmed with all that is wrong with this life, the relationships that cause me grief and the circumstances that cause me pain. When I allow myself to become consumed with all the grey, I lose sight of your glorious light. Illuminate my life with your wisdom and presence. Open my eyes that I might see what you see. And, thus, experience a life full of your light.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.

Now It’s Your Turn

Today, commit to viewing each task, person, circumstance, and event with eyes that are on the hunt for light. Regardless of the weather, make a list of every glimmer of God’s presence and glory you encounter.

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A storyteller at heart, Michele Cushatt writes and speaks on the necessity of perseverance, leadership and faith in the hard places. A three-time tongue cancer survivor and mama to children "from hard places," Michele is a (reluctant) expert of pain, trauma and our deep human need for real connection. She lives in Colorado with her husband and their six children, ages 11 to 26. Find out more about Michele at www.MicheleCushatt.com.

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A glance out the window revealed the day would be another gloomy one.

LHM Daily Devotions - IMPOSSIBLES

"IMPOSSIBLES"

Dec. 14, 2018

And Mary said to the angel, "How will this be, since I am a virgin?" And the angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the Child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God. And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son... For nothing will be impossible with God."

~ Luke 1:34-37 (ESV)

"Nothing will be impossible with God." God can do anything. He has all power. And yet it seems sometimes like a cruel mocking of our hopes, because we know God could do so many things—cure K's cancer, bring C to faith, free J from panic attacks—and yet He doesn't do it. "Nothing will be impossible with God" —well, yes, except for the things He chooses not to do. Those are impossible, all right, because He has chosen not to intervene. God may be with us, but not with the will to do the impossible things we so deeply want.

And yet Mary didn't get what she wanted either. "You will conceive and give birth to a Son" —she was still looking forward to her wedding celebration. Husbands first, babies later—right? Not a baby in a way that meant there might be no husband, either! If God is doing the impossible here, He is doing His own impossible thing, not Mary's dream.

And when God does impossible things in our own lives, it's the same, isn't it? He does His own impossible thing, not what we want Him to do—or not usually. He gives a baby to an old woman, Elizabeth. He makes a virgin bear a son. Not what we expected. Not what we wanted. And yet it is what we needed, isn't it?

A Savior is what we needed—God's own Son from heaven. This is the impossible thing we needed without wanting it, without even knowing it. And this is the impossible thing God chooses to do, because He loves us, beyond anything we can possibly plan out for ourselves. He gives us this, because we need it more than anything.

We still pray for our own impossibles, and we should. Oh, God, please ... But the greatest impossible is given to us already—Jesus our Savior.

THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, often I don't understand You, but I know that You love me. Thank You for giving me what I need most. Amen.

The Coming King REFLECTION QUESTIONS!

• What is the oddest gift you've ever received?

• What impossible thing are you asking God for at this time?

• How do you handle it when God gives you something different than what you're asking for?

Advent Devotions were written by Dr. Kari Vo. Use these devotions in your newsletter and bulletin! Used by permission; all rights reserved by the Int'l LLL (LHM).
What is the oddest gift you've ever received?

Devocional del CPTLN de 14 de Diciembre de 2018 -

ALIMENTO DIARIO

Imposibles

14 de Diciembre de 2018

Pero María le dijo al ángel: «¿Y esto cómo va a suceder? ¡Nunca he estado con un hombre!» El ángel le respondió: «El Espíritu Santo vendrá sobre ti, y el poder del Altísimo te cubrirá con su sombra. Por eso el Santo Ser que nacerá será llamado Hijo de Dios. También tu parienta Elisabet, la que llamaban estéril, ha concebido un hijo en su vejez, y ya está en su sexto mes de embarazo. ¡Para Dios no hay nada imposible!»

~ Lucas 1:34-37 (RVC)

Sabemos que Dios puede hacer cualquier cosa, pues él es todopoderoso. Sin embargo, a veces esto nos parece una burla porque sabemos que Dios podría hacer mucho más: curar el cáncer de nuestro ser querido, llevar a la fe a nuestra amiga, liberar a nuestra hija de los ataques de pánico. Pero no lo hace. "¡Para Dios no hay nada imposible!" Es cierto, pero eso no quiere decir que Él elija hacer todo lo que nosotros queremos. Dios está con nosotros, pero no con la voluntad de hacer las cosas imposibles que tanto queremos, si no concuerdan con su voluntad.

María no obtuvo lo que quería y esperaba. "Concebirás y darás a luz a un Hijo", le dijo el ángel, cuando ella esperaba tener una boda. Esa noticia hubiera sido bienvenida un par de años más tarde, pero fue prematura en lo que respecta a sus expectativas. Primero el esposo, luego el bebé. ¡Y tampoco un bebé sin la participación de un esposo! Si Dios está haciendo algo imposible, está haciendo su propio imposible, no el sueño de María.

Con nosotros es igual: seguimos rezando por nuestros propios imposibles, y está bien que lo hagamos. Pero el más grande imposible de todos Dios ya nos lo ha dado: Jesús, nuestro Salvador.

ORACIÓN: Querido Señor, muchas veces no te entiendo, pero sé que me amas. Gracias por darme lo que más necesito. Amén.

PREGUNTAS DE REFLEXIÓN:

• ¿Qué cosa imposible le estás pidiendo a Dios?

• ¿Qué haces cuando Dios te da algo diferente de lo que le has pedido?

© Copyright 2018 Cristo Para Todas Las Naciones. Que a través de estos devocionales, la Palabra de Dios te refresque en tu diario caminar.
¿Qué cosa imposible le estás pidiendo a Dios?

Хліб Наш Насущній - Небесна пісня любові

Небесна пісня любові

Читати: Об’явлення 5:1-13 | Біблія за рік: Йоіла 1−4 ; Об’явлення 5

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Ми любимо Його, бо Він перше нас полюбив. — 1 Івана 4:19

У 1936 році співак Біллі Хілл випустив свій популярний хіт “Слава любові”. Не проминуло багато часу, як вся країна почала співати цю пісню. А через 50 років поет та пісняр Пітер Сетера склав навіть більш романтичну пісню з такою ж назвою. В ній він зображує двох закоханих, що живуть завжди разом, все більше пізнаючи один одного – і все роблять заради слави любові.

Книга Об’явлення описує нову пісню любові, що лунатиме з вуст усіх мешканців землі та неба (Об. 5:9, 13). Проте вона почалася з мінорних нот глибокого смутку. Апостол Іван гірко плакав, бо, здавалося, ніхто не міг виправити все те лихе, що коїться в цьому світі (Об. 5:3-4). Але його настрій значно покращився, коли він почув спів, що все більше набирав обертів (Об. 5:12-13), являючи Івану всю реальність Божої слави та розкриваючи історію Божої любові. Незабаром він вже чув, як все творіння прославляє могутнього Лева-Царя з коліна Юди (Об. 5:5). Цей Цар завоював серця Своїх підлеглих любов’ю, ставши жертовним Агнцем заради нашого спасіння (Об. 5:13).

Зрозуміло, чому у найбільш відомих куплетах зі зворушливим змістом прості прояви доброти підносяться на крилах гімну − адже слава любові, про яку ми співаємо, відображає серце Самого Бога. Ми співаємо про Господа, тому що саме від Нього ми отримали нашу пісню любові.

Отче, будь ласка, допоможи пам’ятати, що навіть найменші прояви любові й доброти вказують на Божу любов до нас.

Щоб пороздумувати над цією темою, подивіться відео “Татусь”.

Як через прості вчинки ви можете подякувати Богу за Його любов?

Автор Мартін де Гаан

© 2018 Хліб Наш Насущній

У 1936 році співак Біллі Хілл випустив свій популярний хіт “Слава любові”. Не проминуло багато часу, як вся країна почала співати цю пісню. А через 50 років поет та пісняр Пітер Сетера склав навіть більш романтичну пісню з такою ж назвою. В ній він зображує двох закоханих, що живуть завжди разом, все більше пізнаючи один одного – і все роблять заради слави любові.