On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. (John 7:37)
Lord, I come to you.
He who believes in me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” (John 7:38 )
Jesus, I believe in you; let your rivers flow out of my heart. Make me a well-watered garden where others may find rest.
But this he spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. (John 7:39)
Holy Spirit, help us all throughout this diocese receive more of you; move in our hearts today.
Therefore many from the crowd, when they heard this saying, said, “Truly this is the Prophet.” Others said, “This is the Christ.” But some said, “Will the Christ come out of Galilee? Has not the Scripture said that the Christ comes from the seed of David and from the town of Bethlehem, where David was?” So there was a division among the people because of him. Now some of them wanted to take him, but no one laid hands on him. Then the officers came to the chief priests and Pharisees, who said to them, “Why have you not brought Him?” (John 7:40-45)
Father, even now the chief priests and leaders of the Episcopal Church seek to contain what your son is doing.
The officers answered, “No man ever spoke like this man!” (John 7:46)
Jesus, speak to our hearts as well!
Then the Pharisees answered them, “Are you also deceived? Have any of the rulers or the Pharisees believed in him? (John 7:47-48 )
Holy Spirit, please do in our generation what was done before: let the good news of Jesus Christ spread throughout the Episcopal Church no matter the lack of faith of its leaders.
But this crowd that does not know the law is accursed.” (John 7:49)
Father, it is still true in our day what was true then: the leaders and teachers of the Episcopal Church hold the faith of the common people in contempt. Their “learning” has blinded them. Let the gospel message continue to spread among us. Thank you.
Tuesday: 78:1-39; Jeremiah 7:21-34; Romans 4:13-25; John 7:37-52
Wednesday: 119:97-120; Jeremiah 8:18-9:6; Romans 5:1-11; John 8:12-20
Notes from the Front Line
As Jean and I were praying about our personal finances and the finances of the parish, we got the following word: Offer your money, your resources to me daily. Make it a daily offering. Torre
Albany Intercessor
