Monday 4 March 2030

3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,who according to his great mercy caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,4to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritancethat doesn’t fade away,reserved in Heaven for you,5who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.6In this you greatly rejoice,though now for a little while,if need be, you have been grieved in various trials,7that the proof of your faith,which is more precious than gold that perishes,even though it is tested by fire,may be found to result in praise,glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ—8whom, not having known, you love.In him, though now you don’t see him,yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joythat is unspeakable and full of glory,9receiving the result of your faith,the salvation of your souls.

1Praise the Lord!I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.2The Lord’s works are great,pondered by all those who delight in them.

5He has given food to those who fear him.He always remembers his covenant.6He has shown his people the power of his works,in giving them the heritage of the nations.

9He has sent redemption to his people.He has ordained his covenant forever.His name is holy and awesome!

10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.All those who do his work have a good understanding.His praise endures forever!

17As he was going out into the way,one ran to him, knelt before him,and asked him, “Good Teacher,what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?”

18Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good?No one is good except one— God.19You know the commandments:‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not commit adultery,’‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not give false testimony,’‘Do not defraud,’ ‘Honor your father and mother.’”

20He said to him, “Teacher,I have observed all these things from my youth.”

21Jesus looking at him loved him,and said to him, “One thing you lack.Go, sell whatever you have and give to the poor,and you will have treasure in heaven;and come, follow me, taking up the cross.”

22But his face fell at that saying,and he went away sorrowful,for he was one who had great possessions.

23Jesus looked around and said to his disciples,“How difficult it is for thosewho have riches to enter into God’s Kingdom!”

24The disciples were amazed at his words.But Jesus answered again,“Children, how hard it is for thosewho trust in riches to enter into God’s Kingdom!25It is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter into God’s Kingdom.”

26They were exceedingly astonished,saying to him, “Then who can be saved?”

27Jesus, looking at them,said, “With men it is impossible,but not with God, for all things are possible with God.”