The ONE

SCRIPTURE

Matthew 21:23-32 (NRSV)

The faith of tax collectors and prostitutes

When he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, "By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?" Jesus said to them, "I will also ask you one question; if you tell me the answer, then I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin?" And they argued with one another, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say to us, 'Why then did you not believe him?' But if we say, 'Of human origin,' we are afraid of the crowd; for all regard John as a prophet." So they answered Jesus, "We do not know." And he said to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

"What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, 'Son, go and work in the vineyard today.' He answered, 'I will not'; but later he changed his mind and went. The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, 'I go, sir'; but he did not go. Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you. For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him; and even after you saw it, you did not change your minds and believe him.

MEDITATION—Today is Saturday Psalmody! Today, the meditation is offered as a psalm from my heart. If you would like a more traditional devotion, please search the archives for a title that appeals to you! (smile)

The ONE

You who are One

The great One

The Omnipotent One

One in the Beginning

One in the End

Many, but One

Multifaceted by One

Triune, but One

Knower of all things

Searcher of all hearts

Convener of All Mysteries

Strong in my weakness

Made weak by Your Own Strength

Larger than all Existence

Infinite but with no need of Time

Holy in all your ways

Unfathomable mystery

Cloud of Unknowing

Yet near to all who call…

Light and Cloud on The Way

Leader but from behind

Mysterius tremendum

Scent of the Rose

Song of the Bird

Unseen wind

Blowing

In my face

Ruach

Wind

Breath

Spirit

Blowing…

Knower of all Secrets

Searcher of all hearts

Judge of all people

Mercy and grace in the midnight hour

Savior of prostitutes and tax collectors

Please, remember me when You come into Your Kingdom

Although I am unworthy

And have done unmentionable wrong

Do Lord

Oh do Lord

oh do

remember

me…

THE INVITATION

If you have questions about how to become a friend and follower of Jesus, please see the devotion entitled, "Come to Jesus."

http://aintathatgoodnews.blogspot.com/2009/03/come-to-jesus.html