The Daily Office Podcast Sunday Morning // November 23, 2025
Nov 23, 2025
This episode opens with a moment of silence and confession, setting a reflective tone. The readings of Psalms 61-62 highlight the importance of finding refuge in God. Delving into Sirach, wisdom is defined as fearing the Lord. A canticle exalts Christ as King, celebrating hope in divine judgment. The narrative of Acts brings to life Paul's journey and the dramatic incident involving Eutychus, showcasing urgency in faith. Concluding with prayers and blessings, the service encourages peace and action in the listener's life.
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Worship As Communal Rejoicing
- The opening invitatory frames worship as communal rejoicing in God's kingship and creative power.
- Andrew Russell emphasizes praise as our fitting response because God made and sustains all things.
Call To God In Distress
- When overwhelmed, call to God from the ends of the earth and seek refuge in his sheltering presence.
- The psalm models trusting God as a protective strong tower and daily motive for praise.
God's Strength Versus Human Frailty
- Psalm 62 contrasts human instability with God's unchanging strength and justice.
- It concludes that ultimate power belongs to God and he rewards each according to their work.
