Friday November 5 Pentecost 23
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Psalm 73
I almost joined the proud and evil people, who get away with anything. But I continue to suffer in spite of being faithful to God. I could not understand this, until in your temple I realised that you are in charge in the end.
Ezra 7: 27-28, 8: 21-36 What’s Ezra about?
Ezra sets out to travel to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and distributes the gold and silver vessels that the temple will need. They arrive at Jerusalem and offer sacrifices.
Matthew 14:13-21 What’s Matthew about?
Immediately after Jesus’ cousin is executed, Jesus hides in the desert. There he feeds more than 5,000 people. Does this foreshadow Jesus’ death and resurrection which feeds the whole world in spite of the apparent reign of violence? Twelve baskets are left over, a sign that God will include all God’s people in the banquet. Modern Christians are called to proclaim that victory in the face of the international threats of violence which claim to be the ultimate authority. We are called to find ways to say, “That’s not true!” and to enable the whole world to be fed full when food passes through the hands of Jesus’ justice.
This week’s collect:
Almighty God,
whose chosen servant Abraham obeyed your call,
rejoicing in your promise
that in him the family of the earth is blessed,
give us faith like his,
that in us your promises may be fulfilled;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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