SCRIPTURE
Luke 13:31-35 (NRSV)
At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you." He said to them, "Go and tell that fox for me, 'Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem.' Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! See, your house is left to you. And I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, 'Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.' "
DEVOTION--Today is Saturday Psalmody; the mediation 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)
Evil encroaches
Creeping through the darkness
They come.
They come
For me
Seeking my life
Wanting me dead
Wishing me gone
From this land--
The so-called
Land of the Living.
If only they knew
Who I was
Who I am
Who I will ever be…
I AM
THAT I AM
I AM
WHAT I AM BECOMING
Do they not see me?
Casting out demons
Healing the sick
Summoning the Light.
I am LOVE.
I am POWER.
I am FREE.
Humans cannot kill
This god-man.
For I cannot be killed
by mere mortals.
If I die—
Yay, when I die
It will be because
I chose to lay down
My life
In Jerusalem
For my friends…
Blessed!
YES BLESSED,
Is The One
Who comes
In the Name
Of the Lord!
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
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