"The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you."

Thursday, June 12

Scripture

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. (2 Corinthians 13:13)

Reflection

This greeting is familiar to us as we often hear it at the beginning of worship. The Apostle Paul concludes his Second Letter to the Corinthians with these words.

As we anticipate our observance of Holy Trinity Sunday (June 15), we are reminded that our Triune God is not static, but rather active. The three words Paul uses as descriptors of God (out of the thousands he might have chosen!)—grace, love, and communion—really only work when the nouns become verbs. Imagine beginning and ending each day with Paul’s blessing, living and acting grace, love, and communion, with God and with one another!

Prayer

Triune God, Bless us with your grace, your love, and your communion, with You and with one another. In your Triune name. Amen.