For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that
in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21
Ash Wednesday was this week and so lent begins. I always thought of lent as being a Catholic term, probably because they were the only ones I knew that observed it. I have since learned otherwise. The traditional purpose of lent is the preparation of the believer through prayer, repentance, and self-denial. It usually lasts from Ash Wednesday until Easter Eve for believers.
Self denial and self control are not exactly traits that pertain to me...but I am working on it. (Really, I am.)
Jesus died on the cross, wearing my sin that I might be righteous as He is. He who knew no sin became sin...for us. That's you, that's me.
Focus on the beauty of that. Spend these weeks before Easter thinking about our Lord Jesus on the cross, His burial, and Resurrection. Sin and its penalty died that day. Praise God. Deny yourself. Repent. Pray. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Read your Bible. Serve people, beginning with your family...and yes, all of them. End this season with a heart of love for our Lord who made salvation possible for all who will believe. Now, isn't that beautiful?
Self denial and self control are not exactly traits that pertain to me...but I am working on it. (Really, I am.)
Jesus died on the cross, wearing my sin that I might be righteous as He is. He who knew no sin became sin...for us. That's you, that's me.
Focus on the beauty of that. Spend these weeks before Easter thinking about our Lord Jesus on the cross, His burial, and Resurrection. Sin and its penalty died that day. Praise God. Deny yourself. Repent. Pray. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Read your Bible. Serve people, beginning with your family...and yes, all of them. End this season with a heart of love for our Lord who made salvation possible for all who will believe. Now, isn't that beautiful?
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