Introduction to Vespers (Week 2: Tuesday)

Introduction to Vespers ( Psalter : Week 2, Tuesday) - Psalm 48 (49) & Romans 3:23-25a (Scripture Reading).

Psalm 49 is about the emptiness of riches and the shortness of life. This psalm teaches us to aspire for true riches which are found only in heaven.

Another day of our life is gone and, just like today which is no more, our life here on earth will someday come to an end. Why, then, should we fear evils that do not last? And why do we put our hope in ourselves, in things that do not last, in wealth...with it we cannot buy everlasting life nor avoid coming to the grave.

But there is SALVATION - a treasure that will never perish!!

It is true that 'no man can buy his own ransom, or pay a price to God for his life" [Ps.48 (49)]. But the scripture reading assures us of our Christian hope, that we having sinned and fallen short of the glory of God will be justified by His grace through the redemption in Christ Jesus ..a treasure, gift from heaven.