26 FEB 23 Sunday: A Closer Walk Devotional
“The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God. For our benefit God made him to be wisdom itself. Christ made us right with God; he made us pure and holy, and freed us from sin. 1 Cor. 18, 30
Lent and Easter leave many scratching their heads because the good news doesn't make sense to them. Paul explains to his readers that God has enabled believers with understanding and faith. They didn’t arrive on understanding and salvation on their own accord. The Gospel itself has power to bring about salvation both to Jews and Gentiles.
Yet, the Jews were offended because they wanted proof via signs and wonders. Gentiles desire wisdom that would explain it so they could mentally ascend to salvation. They are both left blind, spiritually dead, and condemned awaiting destruction. It can be scary that God holds your future in the palm of his hand. There is no fate or chance, only God.
All that we need is found in Jesus. He is our wisdom, hope, and savior. When we surrender to him, he makes us pure, holy, and frees us from sin and death. During Lent, consider adding prayer for those you know that balk at the Gospel and ask the Holy Spirit to change their heart toward God.
Who do you know that can’t wrap their head around Jesus?
Reading Plan: Psalm 63:1-11, 98; Deut. 8:1-10; 1 Cor. 1:17-31; Mark 2:18-22
Daily Office Year 1
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