FRIDAY, APRIL 01, 2022 Scripture
Reading: Philippians 2:25–3:1
Additional Scriptures: Psalm 126;
Isaiah 43:8–15
Christians and
Christian ministers are compared with soldiers Phlippians 1:2; 2 Timothy 2:3-4,
because of the nature of the service in which they are engaged. The Christian
life is a warfare; there are many foes to be overcome; the period which they
are to serve is fixed by the Great Captain of salvation, and they will soon be
permitted to enjoy the triumphs of victory. Paul regarded himself as enlisted
to make war on all the spiritual enemies of the Redeemer, and he esteemed
Epaphroditus as one who had shown that he was worthy to be engaged in so good a
cause.[2]
Merciful Father, may the penance of our Lenten observance make us you
obedient people., May the love within us be seen in what we do and lead us to
the joy of Easter. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen[3]
[1] Lift
High the Cross copyright © Ed Riojas Higher Things
[3] Collect
for Thursday of the week of Lent 4, For All the Saints A Prayer Book For and By
the Church Vol. 1 © 1994 American Publicity Bureau, Delhi, NY
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