40 Days to the Resurrection- Day 23

Easter is worth celebrating carefully and intentionally.  The season of Lent in traditional Christianity is a set time of preparation for our minds, hearts, and bodies to celebrate Jesus’ sacrifice on our behalf.  The time is designed to imitate the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness, re-orienting our hungers and affections to find our satisfaction in God’s provision above all else.  At TPC we are offering this practice as a way to individually and corporately deepen our understanding of God’s provision for us in Jesus and prepare our souls for Easter.

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Day 23 | Matthew 18:10-14 |It Is Not the Will of My Father Who Is in Heaven That One Of These Little Ones Should Perish | Symbol: Ram

Explanation: Once again here Jesus emphasizes that his mission is fundamentally one of compassion and rescue. He provides opportunity to fall to turn to him, and increases his celebration according to the degree of danger he delivers from.

Prayer: Jesus if it were not for you would continue to be lost for all of our days. Thank you for leaving all to find us! As we recover from the fear of our dangers, please teach us to confidently join with you in celebrating our deliverance!