"I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen." (Luther's Morning Prayer)
Monday, May 6, 2024 - Day 127 (Through the Bible in a year readings for today: 1 Kings 14,15 John 1:1-28)
FIRST THINGS FIRST
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:1-5 ESV)
John 1 begins just like Genesis1. The Bible begins, “in the beginning, God.” John begins, “in the beginning...'Jesus.'" Just as God created light to separate the darkness, so He sent His Son to be the life and the light of sinners like you and me.
“First things first” is a way of emphasizing the importance of keeping your priorities straight. And this is exactly what this section from John is all about.
With the Lord begin your task;
Jesus will direct it.
For His aid and counsel ask;
Jesus will perfect it.
Ev’ry morn with Jesus rise,
And when day is ended,
In His name then close your eyes;
Be to Him commended. (LSB 869)
Lord, may Your light continually shine into this sin-darkened life of mine. Help me to keep You first in all that I think, do and say. And, as always, THY WILL BE DONE! Amen.
Pastor David Paape
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