Psalm 27

Now my head is lifted up
above my enemies all around me,
and I will offer in his tent
sacrifices with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make melody to the Lord.

On this anniversary of the crucifixion we are reminded of our potential for destructive error, self-deception, and wanton cruelty.

The evidence continues to accumulate: daily, hourly, by the minute.

Despite all this Jesus prayed, "Forgive them, for they know not what they do." We seldom know.

I am my own worst enemy. I give thanks for the help of Jesus in battling my enemies.

Despite my neglects and betrayals, the Lord is my light and my salvation.

Psalm 27 (Assigned for Holy Saturday)