Psalm
107:29–32; Antiphon, Psalm 107:28—This psalm recounts many of the things that the LORD
has done for His people, and exhorts them to praise Him for them. In the
section appointed for Sunday’s Introit, the LORD is given praise for
manifesting His might by delivering His people from the storms of nature. This
sets the theme for the day, where all the readings point to the authority of
the Creator over His creation, and His continuing governance.
As we
prepare for this coming Sunday we will see that The Word of Christ Bestows
Peace on His Creation through His Forgiveness of Sins.
In his anguish and affliction, Job must be reminded
that, as a finite creature, he is in no position to question the Maker of the
heavens and the earth. Job’s “words without knowledge” are unable to
penetrate the wisdom of the Lord (Job 38:1–2). For the Lord has “prescribed
limits” and “set bars and doors,” so that “here shall your proud
waves be stayed” (Job 38:9–11).That’s how He humbles us unto repentance.
But also by His powerful Word He calms the “great windstorm” and the
waves “breaking into the boat.” He does not permit the chaos of this
fallen world to overwhelm us or bring us to despair. By the Word of His Gospel,
He speaks “Peace” to us, which bestows the “great calm” of His
New Creation (Mark 4:37–39). Therefore, do not be afraid, and do not receive
this grace of God in vain. “Now is the favorable time,” and “now is
the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:1–2).[2]
Collect for Psalm
107: Lord God, you fill the hungry with good
things and break the sinner’s chains. Hear your people who call to you in their
need and lead your Church from the shadows of death. Gather us from sunset to
sunrise, that we may grow together in faith and love and may give thanks for
your kindness in Jesus Christ our Lord.[3] 14
June 2021— Flag Day!
[1]-Schnorr Von Carolsfeld woodcuts “Jesus asleep in the ship” copyright © WELS for personal and congregational use
[2] Lectionary summary from the LCMS Commission on Worship
[3] Collect for Psalm 107, For All the Saints, A Prayer Book For and By the Church, The American Lutheran Publicity Bureau, © 1996 Delhi, NY
[4] The American Flag copyright © Google images
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