Scripture for Today | Jeremiah 33:14-16 (with Pastor Tom)

About this Episode

Opening Song: 

O Righteous Branch by Caroline Cobb Smith

Lyrics:

Oh righteous branch from Jesse's root

Please come and bring Your kingdom

The lion dwelling with the lamb

Bring peace and life and freedom

 

Oh Son of David come to rule

And reign in us forever

Come write Your law upon our hearts

And keep us like a shepherd

 

Hallelujah Jesus we wait for You

Hallelujah Jesus come soon come soon

 

Messiah come Your Spirit give

Turn stony hearts to flesh

Redeem us from captivity

The power of sin and death

 

Jesus come soon come soon

 

At last at last the morning comes

With healing in its wings

We'll leap like calves loosed from their stalls

For You have done great things

Yes You have done great things

Passage: 

14   “Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 15 In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David, and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. 16 In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely. And this is the name by which it will be called: ‘The LORD is our righteousness.’

(Jeremiah 33:14–16 ESV)

Musical Reflection:

O Come, O Come Emmanuel, chant adapted by Thomas Helmore

Reflection Notes: 

The tune VENI IMMANUEL comes from a 15th century chant and originally served as part of a requiem mass. Thomas Helmore adapted it for congregational use as a hymn in the late 1800s, while still retaining the speech-like flow of the original chant. The text dates back to the 8th century and was translated from Latin to English by J. M. Neal. 

Prayer:

This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.