Yesterday we began our road to the cross and our preparation for the Easter celebration. Officially this Wednesday is Ash Wednesday which begins the season of “lent”. Among the early Christians it was a period of intense instruction for those who were considering faith in Christ. It would finish with a baptism celebration on Easter weekend. The church today has kept the tradition by observing the 40 days before Easter (not including Sundays) as a time of preparation and reflection for all believers.
Our challenge is to reflect on the work of God through the death and resurrection of Jesus and re-commit ourselves to live our lives in light of His sacrifice.
Many do this by fasting or sacrificing a certain food or activity. Some add a daily reading or prayer to their schedule. Others will carry a reminder with them that turns their thoughts to Christ frequently. Whatever the discipline, the purpose is the same…a daily reminder of the love that God has for us and demonstrated on that first Easter.
I hope that this blog could be a useful tool to you during this time. I will be posting daily thoughts or prayers that will focus us on God’s work in our lives. May God bless you on this journey and may He draw you closer to Him during this lenten season.
Blessings!