(Luke 1:73-75)
God is true to His word and His covenant with His people. He is our deliverer, and we can trust Him to save us from the challenges and adversities we face, knowing that He is with us and protects us.
We are enabled to serve God without fear "all our days", a lifelong commitment of continually striving to live in accordance with His will. Let us live our lives in service to God, free from fear and anxiety, in holiness and righteousness, and characterized by moral integrity and devotion.
Reflecting on these verses can inspire us to trust in God's faithfulness, seek His deliverance, serve Him without fear, live in holiness and righteousness, and commit to a lifelong journey of faith.
The oath He swore to Abraham,
A covenant of love, a holy plan.
To rescue us from enemies' hand,
And lead us to the promised land.
In holiness and righteousness,
We serve Him without fear or stress.
Before Him all our days we stand,
Guided by His loving hand.
From ancient times to present day,
His faithfulness will never sway.
In every heart, His promise true,
A life of grace, for me and you.
Lord Jesus,
We come before You with hearts full of gratitude, for the oath You swore to our father Abraham. You promised to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve You without fear.
Grant us the strength to live in holiness and righteousness, to serve You faithfully all our days. Help us to trust in Your deliverance, and to find peace in Your presence.
May we always remember Your faithfulness, and the promises You have fulfilled. Guide us in our journey and help us to honor You in all that we do.
Amen.
Pericope:
II: The Infancy Narrative
THE CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH
Luke 1:67-80
Gospel Acclamation
O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death.
Gospel | Luke 1:67-79
67 Zechariah his father, filled with the Holy Spirit, prophesied, saying: 68 “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has come to his people and set them free. 69 He has raised up for us a mighty Savior, born of the house of his servant David. 70 Through his prophets he promised of old that he would 71 saves us from our enemies, from the hand of all who hate us, 72 He promised to show mercy to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant. 73 This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham: 74 to set us free from the hand of enemies, free to worship him without fear, 75 holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life. 76 You, my child, shall be called prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, 77 to give his people knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of their sins. 78 In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us, 79 to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
Reflection Source:
Conversation with Copilot
