SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT, MARCH 13, 2022 Scripture
Reading: Psalm 27
Additional Scriptures:
Genesis
15:1–12, 17–18; Luke 9:28–43a or Luke 13:31–35; Philippians 3:17–4:1
All of us have those moments when
what is happening feels like the sun on a beautiful clear day. When things happen that change us from
within, it can be like clouds covering our view of the sun, or blocking the
light from the moon.
The Psalmist begins Psalm 27 by
proclaiming that the Lord is the true light and strength of our lives. Therefore, we have no need to be afraid.
The Holy One wants us to turn
ourselves over and find God who is our light and salvation reminding us that we
are God’s Beloved, with Whom God is well-pleased. Whatever we are facing. Whatever direction a situation is going. There is no place or situation where God is
not there with God’s light and salvation leading us in the way of of the life
of Jesus Christ. [2]
O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all
who have gone astray from Your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts
and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of Your
Word, Jesus Christ Your Son; who with You and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns,
one God, forever and ever. Amen.[3]
O God, You see that of ourselves we have no strength. By Your mighty
power defend us from all adversities that may happen to the body and from all
evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ, Your
Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now
and forever.[4]
[1] The
Crucifixion Schnorr von Carolsfeld woodcuts © WELS for personal and congregational
use
[2] https://simplereflectionsforadeeperspirituallife.blog/2017/01/22/reflection-on-psalm-27/
[4] Collect
for Lent 2 Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis
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