A QUOTE, A TEXT AND A PRAYER…OR TWO
A QUOTE
The Bible is like a telescope. If a man looks through his telescope, then he sees worlds beyond; but if he looks at his telescope, then he does not see anything but that. The Bible is a thing to be looked through, to see that which is beyond. – Phillips Brooks
A TEXT
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
1 Timothy 6:17-19
AND A PRAYER…OR TWO
Holy God,
creator of light and herald of goodness,
at the waters of his baptism
you proclaimed Jesus your beloved Son.
With the baptized of every time and generation,
may we say yes to your call to repentance
and be led to the life of abundance we experience
in your kinship and your love. Amen.
God of majesty and humility,
may our faith in you be bold;
may our fears be small,
our delight shine like the Magi’s star.
From east to west and north to south,
you are our saviour
in this world and the next. Amen