Ordinary Time: Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Old Testament Lesson

Zechariah 11:4-17

We see here in this passage the Lord saying that His judgment would soon be coming upon His people, that He would no longer be their shepherd, that He would no longer protect them. And that is what happened. The people of Israel were judged and and sent into captivity. They received the punishment that their sins deserved.

But, the hand of the Lord was still able to save, as He returned them to the land. Yes, they were taken into captivity, but they were returned home. God's grace was there, even then. We should not trifle with the Lord's judgement. Turn to the Lord while you still can, for there will come a time when you cannot. But, know that that Lord longs to save, longs to redeem, longs to return His people home.

Today, will you turn and return? Today, will you seek the God Shepherd while He may be found?

New Testament Lesson

1 Corinthians 3:10-23

Our foundation must be laid upon Jesus Christ, not upon any other person. We see much feuding and fighting in the Corinth church because the people are taking more allegiance in humans than in God. They are saying, I'm of Apollos, or I'm of Paul. Friend, all humans are imperfect. You must not build your faith upon any person.

You should not go to church because you like the preacher. Likewise you should not not go to church because you don't like the preacher. No preacher died for you sins. Jesus Christ did. You should go to church to worship Him. He is the foundation of our lives, of what we are being built to, of who we are.

Is He your foundation today? All others will pass. He will not.

Gospel Lesson

Luke 18:31-43

We see the image of salvation in this passage. This man received his sight, then he followed Jesus and gloried God. That is what our lives should be like. When we receive our sight from God, we should be praising Him, and following Jesus. You were not saved to sit on the sideline. You were not saved to just take up space. You were not saved to do nothing. If you are saved, you are saved to do something.

Are you doing anything for God today? This man was healed and followed Jesus. How about you?