My dear wife Terry shared the following quote with me as an inspiring thought for our Lenten observance. I don’t know where she came across it, but it is a stirring reminder of the opportunities we have in this life.
“This side of eternity is our only chance to worship Jesus through tears, pain, and suffering.
This side of eternity is our only chance to actively choose to worship Jesus.
In Heaven we will have all tears wiped away, and we will freely see the beauty of Jesus, so we will naturally worship Him.
What a gift it is to be able to choose Jesus even when all we can feel is pain.”
It also follows well with yesterday’s reading from Romans 5: Suffering produces perseverance, perseverance develops character, character leads to hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.
This Wednesday we will continue our Lenten discipleship at 6:30 pm with the focus on Psalm 38. Come earlier with a dish to share to enjoy the community of saints around the potluck table starting at 5:15 pm.
In Christ,
Pastor Heckmann
