“To give to His people the knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, with which the Sunrise from on high will visit us” (Luke 1:77-78)
As God set the sun to awaken the life in this physical world, so also, He has sent the Son to awaken us to the fulness of the revelation of God’s creation. To move from the reality of the simply physical to the realm of the reality of eternity, God has given us the knowledge of the forgiveness of our sins in the tender mercies which He grants by grace through faith. He speaks to us through His Son.
Lord, may the Son shine on me. Grant me insight so that I may see how You have knit all things together in order that I may follow You from where I am to where You are taking me. You have granted hope upon hope through Your tender mercy. Help me to live in that hope knowing that in You I am able to live, breathe, and have my being. Guide me now and always in the way of salvation.
Lord Jesus, God made flesh, who has come to lead the way, lead me in all of my endeavors while upon this earth and prepare me for what You know is coming. Guide me so that I may live the life You intend and walk in the Father’s will. Help me to see all obstacles for what they are and meet every challenge placed before me through the faith that You give. Aid me to live by Your tender mercies and find joy. Amen.
If Jesus did not die for our sins, as many in your denomination declare, what power does Luke 1:77ff have then? Though it looks like you are tilting at well oiled windmills (elca leadership); God bless you as you forge ahead anyway.
There are so many clear statements in Scripture that Jesus died for our sins. But many in the ELCA do not want to see themselves as having sins that need to be died for and confessed. They only see the non-woke people who are not totally on board with their agenda as needing to confess. And not only confess, but endlessly grovel, repent, and confess – as they relinquish power and resources to the woke.