Daily Readings - Sun Nov 30 2025
Isaiah
1The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.2And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.3And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.4And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.5O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD.
Romans
11And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.12The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.13Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.14But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
Matthew
37But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.38For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,39And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.40Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.41Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.42Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.43But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.44Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
Sermon
In today’s readings, we are invited to reflect on the themes of preparedness, peace, and living in the light of God’s presence. The first reading from Isaiah paints a vision of a future where all nations come together in harmony, beating their swords into plowshares and living under the Lord’s guidance. This passage, written during a time of turmoil and division in Israel, offers hope for a messianic age where God’s law and peace reign supreme. The second reading from Romans urges us to awaken from spiritual slumber, casting aside the works of darkness and living virtuously as children of the light. This exhortation is rooted in the early Christian community’s expectation of Christ’s imminent return, calling believers to live with integrity and self-control. Finally, the Gospel from Matthew reminds us of the suddenness of the Lord’s coming, using the example of Noah’s flood to emphasize the importance of vigilance and readiness.
These readings are interconnected by the thread of preparation and living with purpose. Isaiah’s vision of peace challenges us to work toward a world where conflict is replaced by cooperation and mutual respect. Romans calls us to live in a way that reflects our identity as followers of Christ, rejecting sin and embracing holiness. Matthew’s warning about the unexpected nature of the Lord’s return ties these together, reminding us that our efforts to live justly and peacefully must be grounded in a deep spiritual readiness. Each reading encourages us to evaluate how we are living in the present, with an eye toward the future and the ultimate fulfillment of God’s plan.
As we apply these readings to our daily lives, let us ask ourselves: Am I working toward peace in my relationships and community? Am I living with integrity, rejecting the “works of darkness” in my own life? Am I prepared to meet the Lord, whether he comes in a moment of crisis or at the end of my days? The moral lesson here is clear: we are called to live each day with purpose, striving to be instruments of peace and light in a world that often seems consumed by division and darkness. May we embrace this call with renewed commitment, trusting in God’s promise to guide us and strengthen us as we walk in his ways.