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Gentle and at Peace
Introduction This is the sermon I preached at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12–13, 2009, the weekend of the Third Sunday of Advent. + + + Readings Zephaniah 3:14-20 Isaiah 12:1-6 (antiphon v. 6) Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:7-18 + + + Prayer As we hear and heed your Word,…
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Out of Gloom
“On that day the deaf shall hear the words of a book; And out of gloom and darkness, the eyes of the blind shall see.” (Isaiah 29:18, LH)
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In Song
“Break out together in song, O ruins of Jerusalem! For the Lord comforts his people, he redeems Jerusalem.” (Isaiah 52:9, LH)
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In Our Midst
Introduction The Congregation Council at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., where I am serving as interim pastor, opens its monthly meetings with devotions. These are the thoughts for the December 2009 meeting. The text from Isaiah is the Psalmody for the upcoming Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent. Reading 1You will say in that…
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Sprouts and Blossom
“In days to come Jacob shall take root, Israel shall sprout and blossom, covering all the world with fruit.” (Isaiah 27:6, LH)
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A Yearning Vigil
“My soul yearns for you in the night, yes, my spirit within me keeps vigil for you….” (Isaiah 26:9a, LH)
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On This Mountain
“On this mountain the Lord of hosts will provide for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines.” (Isaiah 25:6, LH)
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Called to Penitence
“On that day the Lord, the God of hosts, called on you to weep and mourn, to share your head and put on sackcloth.” (Isaiah 22:12, LH)
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Commemoration of St. Francis Xavier
Introduction This is the homily I preached at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Beatrice, Neb., on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, the Commemoration of St. Francis Xavier, when the Homestead Cluster gathered for the Eucharist. + + + Readings Isaiah 62:1-7 Psalm 48 Romans 10:11-17 Luke 24:44-53 + + + Message Sometimes the commemoration of a saint…
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Man and Maker
“On that day man shall look to his maker, his eyes turned toward the Holy One of Israel.” (Isaiah 17:7, LH)