Quiet Table Guide: Sep 14-20

Scripture for the week: Revelation‬ ‭19‬:‭5‬-‭10‬

Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, both great and small!” Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear.” (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of God’s holy people.) Then the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!” And he added, “These are the true words of God.” At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers and sisters who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For it is the Spirit of prophecy who bears testimony to Jesus.”

1. Ready Your Heart

Begin with a moment of silence or a short prayer, inviting the Holy Spirit to guide your time together.

2. Read

Slowly read this week’s passage. (Consider reading it out loud or in a different translation each day.)

3. Reflect

As you read the passage again, pay attention to a word, phrase, or image stands out to you. Write it down without commentary.

4. Respond

Slowly read the passage again. Consider how can you allow this word to shape your interactions, decisions, or perspective today.

God’s invitation to me today is:

5. Receive

Read the passage one final time. Spend a few moments in stillness, surrendering your thoughts, plans, and actions to God and resting in the presence of Jesus.

6. Spiritual Practice: Defiant Joy

Choose one expression of joy to practice this week. Plant a garden, dinner with friends, stargazing. Then do it, remembering that the call of the Jesus-follower is to live with defiant joy in the face of darkness. Afterward, process in prayer with Jesus. Thank him and ask him to speak a word of truth about your experiencence.