Lenten Readings: Luke 24

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.

Saturday, March 10, 2018
READ Luke 24
MEDITATE on Luke 24:45, "Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.” Have you ever had a moment when God made certain things clear to you about your life and His work in the world?

REFLECT
The moment we become Christian, a genuine, Christ-loving, Gospel-believing, convicted Christian, we are able to see our sin clearly and the gracious sacrifice and love of Jesus Christ covering over it. You cannot and do not want to hide or ignore things anymore, because doing so would simply prevent you from seeing how God's love addresses your brokenness and need.

And then you see the world more clearly, too. Temptations are...not so appetizing anymore, because you tasted and experienced the goodness of God! Things of this life have different value compared to the cross of Christ. Paul wrote, "Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord" (Philippians 3:8a). The disciples were initially confused and then Jesus opened their eyes, minds, and hearts to understand life differently. This is what happens when we encounter Christ!

PRAY

Pray for your time with God during Lent to be meaningful and to give you clarity of mind and spirit as you look at the things going on in this world and in your life. Pray for wisdom from Scriptures and a heart to know and love God more.