Save me, Lord
by Tatiana Overduin
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Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved (Romans 10:14).
I have this verse as my phone screensaver. It has provided me reassurance time and time again when I have felt fearful, undecided or overwhelmed. I can trust that if I call on the name of the Lord, he will come to my aid. I believe in God’s faithful promise to me.
This week we have reflected on ‘hearing’ God’s word through the parables, ‘listening’ to Jesus’ teaching, and ‘speaking’ when we share God’s message with others. And so, we are encouraged through today’s text to continue in all these things, adding the essential ingredient of faith.
Jesus instructs us to hear, listen, speak and believe. In verse 14, we read, ‘How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in?’ To believe and to have faith in our Triune God is a gift.
The practical physical attributes of hearing, listening and speaking are now complemented by the ability to believe: with the gift of faith established in the heart. In Romans 10:10, this is made clear, ‘For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved’.
Open our ears to hear your word,
May we listen to the sweetest bird
All creation praises …
Open our lips to join the song
With all creation, sing along
All creation praises …
Open our hearts to receive your gift
Bring forgiveness to heal the rift
All creation praises …
Merciful God, we thank you for giving us ears, eyes, mouths, feet, hands and hearts to praise, love and serve you. Thank you that we can turn to you every day and call on you to help and save us. May all that is within us praise your holy name. To God be all honour and glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Tatiana is a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Adelaide. She lives in Largs North, a seaside location in Adelaide, and has two adult children and six grandchildren. She continues to teach English, History and Religion full-time at a secondary Catholic College. Prior to her teaching degree, she qualified with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Australian Lutheran College (ALC) in 1996, as one of the early groups of female students to graduate from ALC. She enjoys a variety of crafts, art, gardening, singing, writing and swimming.
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