Lenten Readings: Luke 8

Lenten Readings: The two-year Bible reading plan puts the Gospel accounts of Luke and John right between Ash Wednesday and Easter. Whether you're doing the reading plan or not, you can follow along on the blog and read daily meditations based on the accounts of Jesus, whose life and death we remember and cherish during this season of Lent. Check back every day starting on February 14 and until Easter Saturday.

Thursday, February 22, 2018
READ Luke 8
MEDITATE on Luke 8:25, "He said to them, 'Where is your faith?' And they were afraid, and they marveled, saying to one another, 'Who then is this, that he commands even winds and water, and they obey him?'" How much faith do you have in Jesus?

REFLECT
I heard of two preachers who passed away yesterday: Billy Graham was world famous and preached to millions, and the other preacher was a friend's father, someone whose name was never broadcast in the news. Both were received into heaven with celebrations because both were admitted by the same grace of God. God had each of their name written in the Book of Life.

The people who encountered and sought Jesus came from all walks of life, from public officials to people who had become destitute battling illnesses for years, like the women who touched Jesus' garment. Each was saved by the same faith in the power of Christ. God had them covered.

How does faith in Jesus give us peace in storms and help us when things are difficult? How much do we try to control ourselves and how is our sense of self-determination disrupted by life's challenges? God has us covered, too, because Jesus died for our sins also.

PRAY

Pray for faith in Christ's work on our behalf. Pray to stake your life upon that work and not to live by our own works.