Daily Readings - Sat Sep 06 2025
Colossians
21And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled22In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:23If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
Luke
1And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.2And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?3And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they which were with him;4How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone?5And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.
Sermon
In today's readings, we explore themes of reconciliation and freedom through faith in Christ. The first reading from Colossians emphasizes our reconciliation with God through Christ's sacrifice, urging us to remain steadfast in faith and hopeful in the Gospel. The Gospel from Luke presents Jesus challenging the Pharisees' strict Sabbath observance, highlighting His authority and the true purpose of the Sabbath as a time for humanity's benefit.
Both readings share a common thread of liberation through Christ. Colossians liberates us from sin, while Luke frees us from legalistic constraints, pointing us toward a life of love and mercy. This teaches us to prioritize our relationship with God over rigid rules, living out our faith with compassion and understanding.
The moral lesson here is clear: Christianity's essence lies in love and reconciliation. We are called to embrace a faith that is not confined by regulations but is lived through heartfelt connection and service to others, reflecting God's boundless love and mercy in our daily lives.