June 11, 2018 - DWELL IN CHRISTIAN UNITY

Day 162 - (Today’s Bible readings: Leviticus 24; Psalm 131; 1 Corinthians 14:26-40)

“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” (Psalm 133:1 ESV) 

“Living in unity is as soothing as being anointed with oil, as refreshing as dew from the mountain on a parched desert. Descriptions of goodness and pleasure of unity and brotherhood remind us that we often experience discord, strife and disunity instead. This is true of our families, our communities and our churches. Yet Christ’s prayer is “that they may be one, even as We are one.” (John 17:11) He bestows that unity through the Holy Spirit in the refreshing waters of Baptism.” (The Lutheran Study Bible, Concordia Publishing House, 2009, page 979)

● Are you experiencing the heartache of disunity? 

● Are there broken relationships in your family, at work, or in your church? 

● The ultimate source of unity is found at the cross 
         where Jesus died for all sinners, 
         including you and those with whom you are at odds.

Heavenly Father, thank You for the unity that is ours in Christ. Help me reach out to that person I am at odds with. May the fact that Jesus died for both of us help me to see that person differently and to share Your forgiveness with him/her. In Jesus’ saving and uniting name. Amen. 

Pastor David Paape 

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105 ), is the theme for this three-year journey through the entire Old Testament once (the Psalms - twice yearly), and the New Testament twice. There will be daily readings form the O.T., Psalms and the N.T. Special days on the church calendar will be highlighted with appropriate readings. This calendar has been compiled by representatives of the Lutheran Church of Canada, the North American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Please click this link for the daily reading calendar:
https://blogs.lcms.org/2017/lcms-lcc-and-nalc-compile-three-year-schedule-of-daily-bible-readings  
Then scroll down to 2018 Bible Reading Calendar and download it if you so wish. The “assigned” daily readings will appear on a daily basis in this blog. May the Lord bless you meditation upon His precious life-giving Word!