resilience | lent devotions

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16, KJV

Jesus is silent on Saturday. So is God. And while our tendency is to fill the gap with busyness and rush urgently towards Sunday, it is best we wait.

Lie still. Breathe. Be patient. Trust God. Feel his arms. Receive his comfort. God’s silence is never an indication of his absence, inactivity is never apathy. 

Jesus has said it is finished. Tomorrow he will prove it. Today we can rest in his victory.

Let’s pray
We’re going to end our devotions series in worship using a beautiful song by Darlene Zschech.

Thank you for the cross, Lord, thank you for the price you paid, bearing all my sin and shame, in love you came, and gave amazing grace. Thank you for this love, Lord, thank you for the nail-pierced hands, washed me in your cleansing flow, now all I know your forgiveness and embrace. Worthy is the Lamb, seated on the throne. Crown You now with many crowns, you reign victorious. High and lifted up, Jesus Son of God, the darling of Heaven crucified. Worthy is the Lamb. Worthy is the Lamb.

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