PSALM 96:1-13 - He is coming to love the earth
PSALM 96:1-131 O sing to the LORD a new song;sing to the LORD, all the earth.2 Sing to the LORD, bless his name;tell of his salvation from day to day.3 Declare his glory among the nations,his marvelous works among all the peoples.4 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;he is to be revered above all gods.5 For all the gods of the peoples are idols,but the LORD made the heavens.6 Honor and majesty are before him;strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.7 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples,ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.8 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name;bring an offering, and come into his courts.9 Worship the LORD in holy splendor;tremble before him, all the earth.10 Say among the nations, “The LORD is king!The world is firmly established; it shall never be moved.He will judge the peoples with equity.”11 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;let the sea roar, and all that fills it;12 let the field exult, and everything in it.Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy13 before the LORD; for he is coming,for he is coming to judge the earth.He will judge the world with righteousness,and the peoples with his truth.
- Light a candle to remember Christ's presence with you.
- Sit in silence five to fifteen minutes embracing the great light that shines before you.
- Worship the Lord in holy splendor.
- Let a new song arise within you.
- He is coming.
- He is coming to love the earth.
- Sing for joy!
- What truth arises within you?
- What is God's message for you?
- Give thanks to God for this time of new life and for any new insights you have received.
- Share as you feel led in the reply box below.
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, December 24, 2017, Christmas Eve Year B Isaiah 9:2-7Psalm 96:1-13Titus 2:11-14Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)If you use these prayers in other groups, please give credit to author.Permission to use in not-for-profit settings (c) 2017 The Rev. Lil Smith, M.Div., DASD
