Readings for the Day:
Job 38:1-11: At the end of the book of Job, after Job and his companions have argued about the cause of the great suffering Job endures, God finally speaks. These verses begin that speech, which is a grand vision of creation, describing God’s ordering of the cosmos and inviting Job to marvel at its beauty.
II Corinthians 6:1-13: Paul and his fellow workers experience great hardships and even rejection while carrying out their missionary work. Nevertheless, Paul continuously proclaims that God has not rejected us but is graciously working for our salvation.
Mark 4:35-41: Jesus’ calming of the storm on the sea reveals his power over evil since the sea represents evil and chaos. The boat on the sea is a symbol of the church an invites us to trust God amid life’s turbulence.
‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2023 Augsburg Fortress’
Questions To Ponder:
1— Have you ever felt you could not ask God a question? (Job 38:1-11)
2—What does the ‘path to glory’ look like in your own context? (II Cor. 6:1-13)
3—How do you experience Jesus’ power in your life? (Mark 4:35-41)
4—How do these texts speak to you today?
Prayer: O God of creation, eternal majesty, you preside over land and sea, sunshine and storm. By your strength pilot us , by your power preserve us, by your wisdom instruct us, and by your hand protect us. Amen.