Wednesday in the word.
THE LOVE OF GOD IN CHRIST: A REFLECTION OF LENT
But God demonstrates His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us
TIMELY REMEMBRANCE
In the intentional words of Jesus, when he took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them saying, “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” And he did the same, with the cup after supper saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.
TRUSTING GOD IN THE WAITING
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes
LENT IS THE SEASON OF SURRENDER
THEN JESUS SAID TO HIS DISCIPLES, “WHOEVER WANTS TO BE MY DISCIPLE MUST DENY THEMSELVES AND TAKE UP THEIR CROSS AND FOLLOW ME.
HOLINESS AND LOVE
God’s love is holy and redeeming, and God calls people to love as Christ has loved. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy’.