Daily Readings - Tue Sep 09 2025
Colossians
6As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:7Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.8Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.9For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.10And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:11In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:12Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.13And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;14Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;15And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
Luke
12And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.13And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;14Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,15Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes,16And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.17And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;18And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed.19And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.
Sermon
In today's readings, we find profound insights into the nature of our faith and our relationship with God. The first reading from Colossians reminds us to root ourselves in Christ, avoiding the pitfalls of worldly philosophies. It emphasizes that our true strength and identity come from Him, who has triumphed over all powers through His sacrifice on the Cross. The Gospel from Luke illustrates Jesus' deep connection with God through prayer, leading Him to select His apostles and embark on a mission of healing and teaching. This highlights the importance of prayer in aligning our actions with God's will.
Both readings encourage us to trust in God's plan rather than relying solely on human understanding. Colossians warns against being swayed by false teachings, urging us to stay firm in our faith. Luke's account shows Jesus' trust in God, demonstrated through prayer and His compassionate ministry. This balance of trust and action is a model for our daily lives, reminding us to seek God's guidance while actively living out our faith.
The moral lesson here is the importance of maintaining a strong spiritual foundation. Just as Jesus was both in prayer and in service, we too should cultivate a deep prayer life and be open to God's healing grace. By trusting in God and staying true to our faith, we can navigate life's challenges with confidence and compassion, reflecting Christ's love in all we do.