“You know me and
also know where I am from.
Yet I did not come on my own,
but the one who sent me,
whom you do not know, is true.
I know him, because I am
from him, and he sent me.”
(John 7:28-29)
God's timing, rather than human expectations, should guide our decisions. It is important to discern the truth and not let doubt overshadow our faith. Let us stand firm in our beliefs and trust in God's plan for our lives.
I walk beneath the boundless sky,
Carried by the whispered light,
A voice within, so deep, so high,
Guiding me in truth and right.
I know Him—His hand unseen,
Yet carved within the heart of all,
Love divine, both pure and keen,
Answering my silent call.
From Him I came, His breath my fire,
His purpose etched upon my soul,
Not by chance nor earthly desire,
But sent to serve and make Him whole.
I go, though shadows rise ahead,
Yet fear can never claim my way,
For He who sends shall always tread
Beside me, never far astray.
Lord Jesus,
I know You, for You have revealed Yourself to me. You are the light that guides my path, The truth that anchors my soul.
From You I have come, fashioned by Your love, called to walk in Your ways, and to trust in Your divine plan. You have sent me forth, Lord, to love as You have loved, to serve as You have served, to proclaim Your name in faith and surrender.
Strengthen me, O Savior, when doubt clouds my heart, when fear grips my soul, Let Your presence be my peace. May I live each day knowing You more, Walking with You always, Till the day I stand before You, and hear Your voice calling me home.
Amen.
Pericope:
II: The Book of Signs
THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES
John 7:25-30
Gospel Acclamation
One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.
Gospel | John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
1 Jesus moved about within Galilee; but he did not wish to travel in Judea, because the Jews were trying to kill him. 2 But the Jewish feast of Tabernacles was near. 10 But when his brothers had gone up to the feast, he himself also went up, not openly but as it were in secret. 25 Some of the inhabitants of Jerusalem said, “Is he not the one they are trying to kill? 26 And look, he is speaking openly and they say nothing to him. Could the authorities have realized that he is the Christ? 27 But we know where he is from. When the Christ comes, no one will know where he is from.” 28 So Jesus cried out in the temple area as he was teaching and said, “You know me and also know where I am from. Yet I did not come on my own, but the one who sent me, whom you do not know, is true. 29 I know him, because I am from him, and he sent me.” 30 So they tried to arrest him, but no one laid a hand upon him, because his hour had not yet come.
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