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Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled
We are not promised an easy life and may even suffer for our faith (Acts 7:55-60). Call out to God in the midst of shame and confusion, trusting in God's steadfast love (Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16). Jesus is the cornerstone of salvation who was rejected on our behalf. Through Him, we have received mercy so that we may proclaim the mighty acts of him who has called us out of darkness into light (1 Peter 2:2-10). He is the way, truth, and life who has promised to prepare a place for us in the presence of the Father (John 14:1-14).
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"In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame...Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me...Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love...”
Commentary on Psalm 31
Augustine, James Limburg,
John Calvin, Charles Spurgeon
Audio
Psalm 31, Acts 7,1 Peter 2, John 14
Spotify Playlist
Psalm 31
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"When you see yourself hated and persecuted by all your relatives and friends because of the truth, do not be downcast either for them or for yourself; and when all your acquaintances turn away from you, do not be frightened, but withdraw from them and keep your eyes fixed on the future, singing Psalm 31."
-Athanasius, On the Interpretation of the Psalms (OIP 68)
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Lectionary Resources
"He who is the way does not lead us into by-paths or trackless wastes. He who is the truth does not mock us with lies. He who is the life does not betray us into delusions, which are death. He himself has chosen these winning names to indicate the methods that he has appointed for our salvation. As the way, he will guide us to the truth. As the truth, he will establish us in the life. And therefore it is all-important for us to know what the mysterious mode is that he reveals for attaining this life. “No one comes to the Father except through me.” The way to the Father is through the Son." -Hilary of Poitiers
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Collect for The Fifth Sunday of Easter
"Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen." -from The Book of Common Prayer
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