Wednesday, March 20, 2019

We have enough religion to make us hate, but not enough to make us love one another.

Scripture ... 
Luke 22:24

Reflections ...

Here in the upper room is an amazing contrast. Jesus is totally focused on His followers, but all they can think about is themselves. While He is busy reaching out to Judas, teaching each of them about His coming suffering and death for our salvation, and giving them His own body and blood in a new and wonderful testament, all they can think about is their own honor, and which of them should be considered greatest by others.

How often are we so preoccupied with our own honor and glory, our reputation and wellbeing that we pass by hurting people all around us?

Then Jesus rose from the table without a word. He silently removed His outer garment, wrapped Himself in a towel, then stooped down and began to wash each of their feet like the lowliest household servant. Peter almost prevented Jesus from washing His feet because it seemed so beneath Him.

But Jesus insists. And He teaches them this is not the time for quarreling and arguing about our importance and our fame. It’s time to focus on the people around us who need our encouragement, support and attention. More importantly, it’s time to focus on Jesus: to contemplate His astonishing love and the tremendous sacrifice He is freely making for us and all people.

Prayer ...

Lord Jesus, whenever I start to compare myself to others and promote my own recognition and glory, please stop me in my tracks. Remind me that You came as our Servant, submitting like a slave, and now that You have saved me, may I truly serve others in Your Name. Amen.

Lenten Challenge for today …

No gossiping None!  If someone says something negative about another person, either say something nice or don’t say anything at all.  You would think this is going to be SO easy, but when you can’t say anything negative about anyone else, you realize how often it happens, sadly. Try to see the Christ in him/her instead.

Hymn ...

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Credits:

Thanks to various sites for the ideas .  I have tailored the materials accordingly to suit my needs.

Countdown calendar - https://www.timeanddate.com/clocks/freecountdown.html

Reflections and prayer – https://www.lhm.org/

Luke 22 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttt4pQe_zFE