Surprise – Lent
Is Not All About Us!
Lent
is NOT about going on a diet, doing without TV or chocolate, or giving up beer.
In fact, Lent isn’t about anything we do. It IS all about what Jesus Christ has
already done!
The
word “lent” is simply the Anglo-Saxon word for “Spring.” It’s used to label the
six weeks prior to the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection from His death on
the Cross for the sins of the whole world.
The
entire point of Lent is to contemplate what Jesus did to satisfy the penalty
for our many rebellious acts against God. That focus on Christ’s sacrifice will
then cause true believers to thank and praise God for their eternal salvation,
with words in thought, prayers, and hymns, and with actions by putting the
needs of others ahead of their own.
This
could include skipping a meal or not buying candy in order to help others, or
to turn off that mindless sitcom in order to meditate on God’s love. Now,
that’s the way to “do” Lent! And that's the point!
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