Today's readings are Daniel 6.1-28 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Dan.+6.1-28 ), Revelation 22.1-21 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Rev.+22.1-21 ), and Daniel 9.1-27 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Dan.+9.1-27 ).
Daniel 9.3-19 is one of the most moving prayers in the Bible. As we read it we join Daniel in confessing our sin and acknowledging the sin and guilt of our own nation. We plead that God will have mercy for the sake of his name, to show that he is the kind of God who cares for his people.
Today is the last day of the Church calendar. Advent begins tomorrow. In the time of Advent we celebrate the coming of the Christ who redeems us from our sinful condition. Today, however, is a day of intercession. We pray that we will see the deliverance of God. Then tomorrow we rejoice because of the expectation of that deliverance.
May the Lord add hope to our confession of sin today. May we see God's deliverance from sin, truly and effectually, in Jesus Christ.
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