July 3, 2017

Trust in God’s Leading

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Lectionary Week

July 3–9, 2017

Scripture Overview

The Genesis text tells of Abraham’s quest to find a bride for Isaac from among his own people. In opting for Isaac, Rebekah makes herself the instrument for the preservation of the promise; God’s intentions are sure. A hymn honoring the marriage commitment is a good pairing with Genesis, since the Song of Solomon addresses the sweetness of love. Romans 7 depicts a battle of human life. Here the strong desire to do good and serve God rightly is threatened by the enemy of sin. Jesus’ prayer in Matthew recalls that knowledge of sin’s defeat often comes to those “infants” to whom God has granted revelation.

Questions and Suggestions for Reflection

• Read Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67. How difficult is it for you to trust that God will act for your good, even if you nd yourself waiting?
• Read Song of Solomon 2:8-13. Whose voice have you known as beloved? How did it waken you to creation’s beauty?
• Read Romans 7:15-25a. How might you let God’s understanding love make a change in your actions?
• Read Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30. Jesus offers rest for our souls. How do you tap into that wonderful offer?

Respond by posting a prayer.

I believe that we are born with a natural tendency to doubt. When I was five, my parents arranged a family day at the beach. My cousins and sisters found their way into the water quite comfortably. I didn’t know how to swim, so I played with sand on the...

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Dear Lord, give us the determination and the disposition we need to commit our ways to you, trusting and knowing that you will act. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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