Readings for the Day:
Isaiah 6:1-8: This reading narrates Isaiah’s vision of the Lord surrounded by angels. They sing ‘Holy, Holy, Holy,’ a song the church sings at the beginning of the great thanksgiving. This liturgical text invites the church and all creation to sing in praise of God’s glory. That glory is God’s mercy toward sinners.
Romans 8:12-17: In describing the new life of faith, Paul refers to all three persons of the Trinity: the Spirit leads us to recognize that we are children of God the Father and joint heirs with Christ the Son.
John 3:1-17: Jesus’ miracles prompt Nicodemus to visit him in secrecy. Jesus tells him about being born of the Spirit and about the Son who has been sent by God to save.
‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2023 Augsburg Fortress’
Questions To Ponder:
1— How do you sense God calling you? (Isaiah 6:1-8)
2—How are you led by the Spirit? (Romans 8:12-17)
3—What does it mean to be born of the Spirit? (John 3:1-17)
4—How do these texts speak to you today?
Prayer: God of heaven and earth, before the foundation of the universe and the beginning of time you are the triune God: Author of creation, eternal Word of salvation, life-giving Spirit of wisdom. Guide us to all truth by your Spirit, that we may proclaim all that Christ has revealed and rejoices in the glory he shares with us. Amen.