We often reprint prior devotions that now reflect on the coming lectionary texts. This is a reprint from a devotion originally published on May 10, 2018.
Reading Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night. They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all that they do, they prosper. The wicked are not so but are like chaff that the wind drives away. Therefore, the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; for the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. (Psalm 1) Reflection Often when we travel there are detours and distractions. Detours send us off on a longer way to get to where we want to go. Billboards flash pictures and words that distract. The GPS gadget gives confusing directions. We are easily tempted to wander off the path the Lord offers; influenced instead by the gaudy, flashy distractions of others. Taking a longer way to get to where we mean to go. We need to stand firm and steadfast like a tree rooted in rich soil by His living waters. Then our fruit will prosper and be plentiful and we shall gladly share our blessings. God's path is constant and dependable. Go and grow there. --Alice Yeakel Prayer Your path is where we are to go. By your living waters we are to grow. May we avoid the detours and distractions that lead us away from you. Amen. Our devotions are based on this Sunday’s Revised Common Lectionary (RCL). The RCL is a three-year cycle of readings telling the story of our Christian faith and corresponding to the season church calendar. On any given Sunday, we are hearing and praying and examining the same Scripture with millions of Christians around the world. In our current Year C, the Old Testament readings progress through the Prophets and have the theme of the day that it is connected to the Gospel reading. The Psalm, a song the congregation sings in response to the Old Testament reading, most often corresponds to the theme of the Hebrew Lessons and/or that of the Gospel Lesson. The lesson from the Epistles or from Acts typifies the church’s focus on the meaning of Christ for today. The Gospel lesson is connected to the season of the Church Year. This year, our gospel readings are from Luke, who writes that Jesus is the universal Savior and the perfect Son of Man. In the current season of Epiphany, Christ is revealed, the disciples are called, and we see the early ministry of Jesus.
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