Reading: Luke 9:51-56 NLT

As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.

He sent messengers ahead to a Samaritan village to prepare for his arrival. But the people of the village did not welcome Jesus because he was on his way to Jerusalem.

When James and John saw this, they said to Jesus, “Lord, should we call down fire from heaven to burn them up?”

But Jesus turned and rebuked them. So they went on to another village.

Prayer: Lord Jesus – You weren’t distracted by “side shows” on your way to the cross. You understood your mission and purpose and kept to the Plan… painful and humiliating as it was. Give us the same clarity of vision to pursue the mission and purpose you have given each of us… no matter the cost.And may we be found faithful to the end. To you be all honor and glory. Amen.

Hymn: “We’re Marching to Zion” – Isaac Watts (1674-1748)

audio: Amy Grant (We’re Marching to Zion) – click below-

Come, we that love the Lord, And let our joys be known; Join in a song with sweet accord, Join in a song with sweet accord, And thus surround the throne, And thus surround the throne. We’re marching to Zion, Beautiful, beautiful Zion; We’re marching upward to Zion, The beautiful city of God.

Then let our songs abound, And ev’ry tear be dry; We’re marching through Immanuel’s ground, We’re marching through Immanuel’s ground / To fairer worlds on high, To fairer worlds on high. We’re marching to Zion, Beautiful, beautiful Zion; We’re marching upward to Zion, The beautiful city of God.

We’re marching to Zion, Beautiful, beautiful Zion; We’re marching upward to Zion, The beautiful city of God.