For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:9

Now is the season to focus our thoughts and worship on Lent, the last days of Jesus’ earthly ministry that led to Easter morning. With boundless love and mercy, our heavenly Father sent Jesus to suffer and to die so people could receive forgiveness and be saved. Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem is also personal because His suffering and sacrifice rescued me from God’s wrath, punishment, and death, all of which I deserved. But Jesus delivered me to new life with Him.

Not everyone accepts the gift of salvation; many will not admit their sinfulness and need for repentance. They reject what Jesus did for them. He stood in my place and sacrificed Himself for my sins. Jesus gave me a clean heart and renewed spirit.

MaryAnn Sundby
Castle Rock, CO

Lord, focus my heart on Jesus and His Lenten journey. I am ever grateful that He saved me. Amen.

Reflect: Focus on how we cling to Jesus as He is our source for redemption and hope.

Read: Luke 1:68 and John 3:17