Revised Common Lectionary

Day 273 Jeremiah 2:31-4:9 ;  Philippians 2:12-30 ;  Psalm 115:12-18 The Lord calls us back from our backsliding: “Return, faithless people; I will cure you of backsliding” ( Jeremiah 3:22 ). The returning people say, “Yes, we will come to You, for You are the Lord our God ... surely in the Lord our God is the salvation of Israel” ( Jeremiah 3:22-23 ). As we return to the Lord, He gives us this calling: “Become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the Word of life” ( Philippians 2:15-16 ). To those who return to the Lord and seek to live as His holy people, the Lord gives His promise of blessing - “The Lord remembers us and will bless us ... He will bless those who fear the Lord - small and great alike” ( Psalm 115:12-13 ). Day 274 Jeremiah 4:10-5:31 ;  Philippians 3:1-4:1 ;  Psalm 116:1-11 The Word of God is like a fire, burning up the sin...

Day 304 Joel 1:1-2:17 ;  Hebrews 3:1-19 ;  Psalm 119:137-144 “Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love” ( Joel 2:13 ). The call to return to the Lord is an urgent call: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts” ( Hebrews 3:7-8 ). Those who have returned to the Lord acknowledge that His way is best - “Righteous are You, O Lord, and Your laws are right” ( Psalm 119:137 ). They delight in doing God’s will: “Your commands are my delight” ( Psalm 119:143 ). Day 305 Joel 2:18-3:21 ;  Hebrews 4:1-13 ;  Psalm 119:145-152 As in Hebrews 3, we find again, in Hebrews 4, the words, “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts” ( Hebrews 4:7 ). The Word of God speaks of “the coming of the great and dreadful Day of the Lord” ( Joel 2:31 ). We are called to decision - “Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision” ( Joel 3:14 ). To those who are in the valley of decision, God ...