The Daily Office for June 3, 2012
Scriptures
Psalm 146
Job 38:1-11
Revelation 19:4-6
John 1:29-34
Reading (John 1:29-34)
Reflection
You’ve probably heard the adage “God helps those who help themselves.” Maybe you’ve even thought that’s a verse right out of God’s Word. Not true. Actually, the Bible teaches just the opposite: God helps those who in their helplessness call out to Him.
Humans are mortal and could die at any time. In a moment all their plans can come to an end. We control very little of what happens in the world, even while we live. On the other hand God created and regulates the entire universe. In addition to being the Creator, He is more faithful than a best friend. He keeps every promise forever.
This is illustrated beautifully in the Gospels where, time and again, Jesus helped people who could not help themselves. Sick people who could not recuperate became well; blind people saw for the first time; demons that trapped people in despair and destruction were cast out. Today God is waiting and willing to help you. Acknowledge that you can’t help yourself and come to Him. He is infinitely patient and ever willing to listen.
Collect for the Day
Almighty and everlasting God, you have given us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity and in the power of the divine majesty to worship the Unity: keep us steadfast in this faith, that we may evermore be defended from all adversities; through 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.