Then they sent to him some of the Pharisees and the Herodians, to catch him in his words. (Mark 12:13)
Jesus, I am so tired of clever arguments and words that are spoken to catch people in mistakes. Please replace the present arguments in the Episcopal Church with the light of the gospel.
When they had come, they said to him, “Teacher, we know that you are true, and care about no one; for you do not regard the person of men, but teach the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not? (Mark 12:14)
Jesus, we look at the outward shell of a person, you look at and know our hearts. Thank you for caring for us even when our hearts are wayward. Please guide us through all the clever words of men by your word.
Shall we pay, or shall we not pay?” But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, “Why do you test me? Bring me a denarius that I may see it.” (Mark 12:15)
Holy Spirit, guide me into the truth; guide me through every clever argument of man.
So they brought it. And he said to them, “Whose image and inscription is this?” They said to him, “Caesar’s.” And Jesus answered and said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they marveled at him. (Mark 12:16-17)
Father, I am stamped with your image — you created me; help me to daily give myself to you and your purposes. Thank you.
A word received: Yield this day to me for my purposes. Turn to me in hope and expectation for what I will do. Thank me for my faithfulness.
Thursday: 105:1-22; Isaiah 65:1-12; 1 Timothy 4:1-16; Mark 12:13-27
Friday: 102; Isaiah 65:17-25; 1 Tim 5:17-22(23-25); Mark 12:28-34
Albany Intercessor
