The Daily Office for June 22, 2012
Scriptures
Psalm 88
Numbers 13:1-30
Romans 2:25-3:8
Matthew 18:21-35
Reading (Matthew 18:21-35)
Reflection
One committed individual can have a tremendous impact when he or she determines to serve the Lord by ministering to others. When joined by two or three Christian “teammates” – people who support, pray for and accompany that ministry – the results can be incredible. When that group of teammates is working in conjunction with the church as a whole, the impact can rock a community to its core. Confess any attitude that has kept you from being a team player. Ask God to provide an opportunity for you to begin or develop a relationship with at least a couple other people from your church – people who are interested in the same type of ministry that you are interested in.
Collect for the Day
Eternal Father, when the gospel of Christ first came to our land you gloriously confirmed the faith of Alban by making him the first to win a martyr’s crown: grant that, following his example, in the fellowship of the saints we may worship you, the living God, and give true witness to Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.