Passage:
17 After his return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). 18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (He was priest of God Most High.) 19 And he blessed him and said, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; 20 and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand!” And Abram gave him a tenth of everything. 21 And the king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the persons, but take the goods for yourself.” 22 But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have lifted my hand to the Lord, God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth, 23 that I would not take a thread or a sandal strap or anything that is yours, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich.’ 24 I will take nothing but what the young men have eaten, and the share of the men who went with me. Let Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre take their share.”
(Genesis 14:17-24 ESV)
Song:
High Priest by Jonathan Ogden
Lyrics:
Oh the humility
Of a King inside a manger
Our shepherd and our saviour on the cross
You gave Your life for me
Now how can I repay You?
All the riches I could gain are not enough
You are the Prince of Peace
You're our Great High Priest
You have made a way for me
You have set me free
You got thirsty You got tired
You were tempted You were tried
And You can fully sympathise
Cause You know just what it's like to live this life
Fully God and fully man
Who can fully comprehend the mystery?
You are the Prince of Peace
You're our Great High Priest
You have made a way for me
You have set me free
I've found freedom in You Jesus
There is nothing in between us
You turn mourning into dancing
And sorrow into joy oh Lord
Prayer:
This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
-The Book of Common Prayer
