Hebrews 2:14-18

Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, he himself likewise shared in the same, that through death he might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, (Hebrews 2:14)
      Jesus, Son of Man, thank you for partaking of all our weakness and the frailty of our human flesh. Help us know the power of your resurrection and victory over Satan and death.

and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. (Hebrews 2:15)
      Lord, set the leaders and teachers and people of the Episcopal Church free from their bondage to empty philosophy which leads to eternal death.

For indeed he does not give aid to angels, but he does give aid to the seed of Abraham. (Hebrews 2:16)
      Jesus, thank you for sending the Helper, the Holy Spirit, to us.

Therefore, in all things he had to be made like his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. (Hebrews 2:17)
      Lord Jesus, our High Priest, come and rescue those who have been captured by the empty philosophies of the world.

For in that he himself has suffered, being tempted, he is able to aid those who are tempted. (Hebrews 2:18 )
      Jesus, come and win the victory in us; help us in all our temptations. Thank you.

      A word received: Wait for me: keep your eyes on me.

Wednesday: 12, 13, 14; Genesis 4:1-16; Hebrews 2:11-18; John 1:(29-34 )35-42
Thursday: 18:21-50; Genesis 4:17-26; Hebrews 3:1-11; John 1:43-51

Albany Intercessor

A love letter

Received by a Mississippi pastor, Betty Love. This is a compilation of the following scriptures in The Message Bible: Philippians 1:3-6, Ephesians 3:20-21, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Hebrews 10:35.

Every time you cross my mind, I break out in exclamations of thanks to God. Each exclamation is a trigger to prayer. I find myself praying for you with a glad heart. I am so pleased that you have continued on in this with us, believing and proclaiming God’s Message, from the day you heard it right up to the present. There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears. God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.

Glory to God in the church!
Glory to God in the Messiah, in Jesus!
Glory down all the generations!
Glory through all millennia! Oh, yes!

Meanwhile, we’ve got our hands full continually thanking God for you, our good friends—so loved by God! God picked you out as his from the very start. Think of it: included in God’s original plan of salvation by the bond of faith in the living truth. This is the life of the Spirit he invited you to through the Message we delivered, in which you get in on the glory of our Master, Jesus Christ.

So, friends, take a firm stand, feet on the ground and head high. Keep a tight grip on what you were taught, whether in personal conversation or by our letter. May Jesus himself and God our Father, who reached out in love and surprised you with gifts of unending help and confidence, put a fresh heart in you, invigorate your work, enliven your speech. May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put you together—spirit, soul, and body—and keep you fit for the coming of our Master, Jesus Christ. The One who called you is completely dependable. If he said it, he’ll do it! So don’t throw it all away now. You were sure of yourselves then. It’s still a sure thing!

For our economy

Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ in his earthly life shared our toil and hallowed our labor:
Be present with thy people where they work; make those who carry on the industries and commerce of this land responsive to thy will; and give to us all a pride in what we do, and a just return for our labor; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
BCP

Jean came through the surgery VERY well.

Jean came through the surgery VERY well. She was only on the table for an hour. They may let her come home tomorrow. Love, Torre

Albany Intercessor