Thursday, February 9 — Psalm 22:1–8
2 Chronicles 12:13–13:22; Acts 20:17–31
Be silent before the Lord God! For the day of the Lord is at hand. Zephaniah 1:7
Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour. Matthew 24:44
Holy Redeemer, we await the hour of your return with hope and anticipation. While all we do should prepare us for that day, may we also live lives that demonstrate to all that your kingdom is at hand today. With hope, we pray. Amen.