“Barabbas had been thrown into prison for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.” Luke 23:19
“Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.” Matthew 4:1-2
As we enter Lent, are we led by the Spirit; do we allow ourselves to feel hungry? Have you ever said, “I am starving?” When in fact, it had been only a few hours since your last meal?
Let us accept discomfort this Lent in our practice of fasting, if not food, then from what keeps us from God. Let us bring our hunger to God, allow the Spirit to guide us.
What actions may be uncomfortable that would bring you closer to God? Is there a task that challenges you? Reflect and pray on what God is calling you to this Lent. Talk with a trusted friend or teacher. God is waiting for you.
Submitted by Fredrikson Center Team
Prayer
Dear Lord, we remember that Paul teaches tiijhat the saved need to hear the gospel as well as the lost (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). We must recall that though we are unworthy of Your grace, we have always been of infinite worth to You. We are sinners, yet thankfully, Jesus came “to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). In His great Name, amen.