Lenten Love #30

“Who can ascend the Lord’s mountain? Who can stand in his holy sanctuary? Only the one with clean hands and a pure heart; the one who hasn’t made false promises, the one who hasn’t sworn dishonestly.  That kind of person receives blessings from the Lord and righteousness from the God who saves.” - Psalm 24:3-5

As I read these words this morning, I thought to myself, “That’s Jesus!”  As the psalmist asks who can stand before the Lord and then proceeds to describe said person, it dawned on me that this is exactly the direction Holy Week is about to take us. We celebrate the fact that while none of us is worthy to stand before the Lord because of our transgressions and sin, one has come and willingly laid down his life to give us a chance.  

This week will be a hard one. Looking back to the cruelty and pain that are levied upon Jesus is, at times, tough to bear.  And to think that he willingly did what he did, just so people like you and me have a chance to live.  And not just to live, but rather to have life abundantly!  That is some mighty good news and something we should remember, no matter how tough this week is or how tough our life may appear.

Have a great Palm Sunday!
Blessings,
Brad

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