Weekly Reading: Proper 21

• First reading and Psalm
  
  • Exodus 17:1-7
    
  • Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16
    
• Second reading
  
  • Philippians 2:1-13
    
• Gospel
  
  • Matthew 21:23-32
    

Theme: Both Christ and Moses worked within the power and authority of God. We should remember these deeds of power in the past, but we should also remember that as we imitate Christ we possess the same authority.

Prayer: Lord, may I exercise the authority given to me always and everywhere for the glory of your kingdom. Amen