God is (still) on the Move

 

The season of Lent brings us a chance to move inward as we move toward the cross. During Lent we move deeper into the biblical story of Jesus’ journey on earth, as well as into our own inward landscape to see things God wants to show us about ourselves.

 

Over the next seven weeks we discover how God is still on the move, both in the world as well as in our lives. When God took on flesh in the person of Jesus Christ, God moved into a whole new neighborhood and set of experiences. Together we look at Jesus’ first move in his ministry, his move into the desert. Jesus didn’t stay in one place for long. His earthly ministry was one of moving from one place and encounter to the next. He also moved through every part of the human experience, encountering everything from temptation, to joy, to suffering and even death.

 

This year’s Lenten series helps us reclaim the movement of Jesus’ ministry from temptation to condemnation, through his teaching and miracles and finally through the story of his death and resurrection. As we encounter the life and ministry of Jesus, we cannot stay the same. We ourselves are moved to grow and change as followers and imitators of the gospel.

 

The comforting truth of Lent is that as we delve deeper into our own self examination, we find that we are not alone. God is still on the move in our lives, walking with us every step as we travel the road to Easter.

 

Looking forward to going on this journey together,

Pastor Daniel