The Daily Office Podcast Saturday Morning // February 28, 2026
Feb 28, 2026
Morning Prayer readings that include Psalm 144, Exodus 7, and Matthew 12. Short sung responses, intercessions for leaders and the needy, and prayers for church orders and those called to ministry. Collects for Lent and John Cassian, a focus on Sabbath rest and mission prayers for nations. Time for personal intercessions, a general thanksgiving, and a final blessing.
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Worship As Present Hearing Not Just Ritual
- Morning Prayer centers on corporate worship as remembrance and readiness, calling us to ‘come before his presence with thanksgiving.’
- Andrew Russell emphasizes hearing God's voice today and not hardening hearts, tying Psalm invitation to ongoing repentance and attention.
Plagues Show Power Over False Gods
- Exodus 7 narrates the first plagues where Moses and Aaron confront Pharaoh, showing God's acts of judgment and deliverance.
- Andrew Russell reads how Aaron's staff swallows the magicians' serpents yet Pharaoh's heart remains hardened, underscoring divine sovereignty.
Kingdom Presence Is Proven By Spirit Work
- Matthew 12 highlights Jesus' authority over demons and the warning about blasphemy against the Spirit.
- The passage links kingdom presence to Spirit-led works and warns that rejecting that Spirit brings unforgivable consequence in both ages.