Today's Daily Lesson comes from Acts chapter 23 verses 23 and 24:
23 Then he summoned two of the centurions and said, ‘Get ready to leave by nine o’clock tonight for Caesarea with two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen. 24Also provide mounts for Paul to ride, and take him safely to Felix the governor.’
As thousands seek desperate refuge from the Taliban's re-takeover in Afghanistan, we remember today Paul's frantic ride with the Roman cavalry from to Caesarea from Jerusalem, where he was sure to be killed for his political and religious beliefs.
We remember also Jesus and the Holy Family as they fled in the middle of the night from the wrath and hatred of Herod.
In remembrance of these refugees, and all others who seek asylum and a more hopeful future, we offer this Prayer for Refugees this morning from the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services:
"Dear Lord Jesus, your family on earth knew the life of refugees when they fled to Egypt. Bless all who seek refuge on this earth. Meet their needs for safety and for home. Move the hearts of your people to show them welcome. Cause wars to cease and bring justice to the nations that no one will need to flee again.
In your great mercy, Lord hear our prayer.
Amen."
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