The Daily Office Podcast Thursday Morning // February 26, 2026
Feb 26, 2026
Morning prayers that include Psalm 139 and readings from Exodus and Matthew. Sacred canticles and the Apostles' Creed frame penitential prayers and Lenten collects. Intercessions, thanksgiving, and a final blessing bring a quiet close to the service.
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God's Intimate Knowledge In Psalm 139
- Psalm 139 emphasizes God's intimate, relentless knowledge of us, from formation in the womb to every thought and action.
- Specific verses highlight being 'knit together' and 'your eyes beheld my substance' as grounds for awe and trust.
Pharaoh's Escalation After Israel's Request
- Exodus 5 records Pharaoh increasing the Israelites' burden when they request a three-day festival, showing resistance escalates oppression.
- Moses' plea to God, 'why have you done evil to this people,' reveals prophetic frustration at apparent delay.
Jesus' Signs As Proof And Call To Rest
- Matthew 11 presents Jesus' signs (healing, raising the dead, good news to the poor) as proof for John the Baptist and a call to faith.
- Jesus contrasts responses to John and himself to expose a resistant generation.