May 27, 2027

15The Works of God in Nature - Now will I recall God’s works; what I have seen, I will describe. By the LORD’s word his works were brought into being; he accepts the one who does his will. 16As the shining sun is clear to all, so the glory of the LORD fills all his works; 17Yet even God’s holy ones must fail in recounting the wonders of the LORD, Though God has given his hosts the strength to stand firm before his glory. 18He searches out the abyss and penetrates the heart; their secrets he understands. For the Most High possesses all knowledge, and sees from of old the things that are to come. 19He makes known the past and the future, and reveals the deepest secrets. 20He lacks no understanding; no single thing escapes him. 21He regulates the mighty deeds of his wisdom; he is from all eternity one and the same, With nothing added, nothing taken away; no need of a counselor for him! 22How beautiful are all his works, delightful to gaze upon and a joy to behold! 23Everything lives and abides forever; and to meet each need all things are preserved. 24All of them differ, one from another, yet none of them has he made in vain; 25For each in turn, as it comes, is good; can one ever see enough of their splendor?

2Give thanks to the LORD on the harp; on the ten-stringed lyre offer praise. 3Sing to him a new song; skillfully play with joyful chant. 4For the LORD’s word is upright; all his works are trustworthy. 5He loves justice and right. The earth is full of the mercy of the LORD. 6II - By the LORD’s word the heavens were made; by the breath of his mouth all their host. 7He gathered the waters of the sea as a mound; he sets the deep into storage vaults. 8III - Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all who dwell in the world show him reverence. 9For he spoke, and it came to be, commanded, and it stood in place.

12Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

46They came to Jericho. And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a sizable crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind man, the son of Timaeus, sat by the roadside begging. 47On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.” 48And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me.” 49Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take courage; get up, he is calling you.” 50He threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus. 51Jesus said to him in reply, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man replied to him, “Master, I want to see.” 52Jesus told him, “Go your way; your faith has saved you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way.