Isaiah 50:4-9a - I Did Not Hide My Face
Isaiah 50:4-9a
4 The Lord GOD has given methe tongue of a teacher,that I may know how to sustainthe weary with a word.Morning by morning he wakens —wakens my earto listen as those who are taught.5 The Lord GOD has opened my ear,and I was not rebellious,I did not turn backward.6 I gave my back to those who struck me,and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard;I did not hide my facefrom insult and spitting.7 The Lord GOD helps me;therefore I have not been disgraced;therefore I have set my face like flint,and I know that I shall not be put to shame;8 he who vindicates me is near.Who will contend with me?Let us stand up together.Who are my adversaries?Let them confront me.9 It is the Lord GOD who helps me;who will declare me guilty?
- Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
- Sit five to fifteen minutes in silence bringing your attention to the Breath.
- This Wednesday morning of Holy Week, invite God to waken your ear.
- Listen.
- Listen to your breath.
- Listen to the Breath.
- Listen to your heartbeat.
- Listen to the Beloved.
- Listen as God wakens the world around you.
- Listen to Creation.
- Who needs to hear the Good News today?
- It is the Lord God who helps you.
- The weary need to be sustained by the Word.
- Listen for those who desire to hear.
- What is your message from God?
- Give thanks to God for this time in prayer and for any new insights you have received.
- Share as you feel led in the reply box below.
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, April 14, 2019, Palm Sunday (Passion Sunday) (Year C)
- Liturgy of the Palms Luke 19:28-40
- Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
- Liturgy of the Passion Isaiah 50:4-9a
- Psalm 31:9-16
- Philippians 2:5-11
- Luke 22:14-23:56
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