📖 Lectionary Readings (Proper 24 / Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost)
• Jeremiah 31:27–34 – God promises a new covenant, writing the law on hearts.
• Psalm 119:97–104 – A love for God’s law, meditating on it day and night.
• 2 Timothy 3:14–4:5 – Paul’s encouragement to continue in faith and proclaim the gospel.
• Luke 18:1–8 – The parable of the persistent widow, teaching the importance of persistent prayer.
🎶 Hymn Suggestion from Singing the Faith
“Be still and know that I am God” (StF 18)
This hymn reflects the theme of God’s presence and the call to trust in Him, aligning with the readings’ emphasis on God’s covenant and the importance of prayer.
💡 Reflection
The readings today invite us to consider God’s enduring faithfulness and our response. In Jeremiah, God promises a new covenant, one that is internal and personal. Psalm 119 echoes a deep love for God’s law, suggesting that meditation on His Word brings wisdom. In 2 Timothy, Paul urges Timothy to continue in faith and to proclaim the gospel, despite challenges. The parable in Luke emphasizes the importance of persistent prayer, illustrating that God hears and responds to those who earnestly seek Him.
As we reflect on these passages, let us examine our own lives. Are we persistent in prayer? Do we meditate on God’s Word daily? Are we faithful in proclaiming the gospel? May this devotional inspire us to deepen our relationship with God and to trust in His promises.
🙏 Prayer
Gracious God,
We come before You with hearts open to Your Word.
As You promised a new covenant,
Write Your law upon our hearts.
Guide us in persistent prayer,
Trusting in Your justice and mercy.
Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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