Luke 1:68-79

Psalms in the world ... Luke 1:68-79! No, that isn't a misprint. The lectionary assigns us different readings to be read as our Psalm reading each week, next week is actually a reading from Isaiah. This is actually because these other readings are psalms. They fit the structure, narrative style and theme of a Psalm reading. And so we receive these beautiful words from Luke this week. As for the substance of the "psalm," these are words given to a broken and hurting people. Those who are unable to worship, gather, be the people God created them to be. What does it mean for us, some 2000 years later, to see Jesus as the savior who promised life and freedom to them? How are we still living in and using that gift today? May our feet be guided "into the way of peace" as we contemplate our answer and our way forward.

Posted by Eidsvold Lutheran Church on Tuesday, November 30, 2021