Monday, February 15, 2010

Devotion - Monday, February 15

Transfiguration Sunday marks a significant change. Things are different after Jesus comes down from that mountain. One of the Gospel accounts say that his “face was set for Jerusalem.” He begins to teach the disciples that he will be rejected, condemned, and crucified.

Everything changes at the Transfiguration.

In our faith journey, things are about to change, too. The disciplines of Lent are about to begin. Reserving tomorrow for that one last enjoyment of fat things, today is the day to make our plans and establish our Lenten discipline.

What will it be? How will you use the 40 days of Lent to deepen your faith and increase your devotion to Christ?

Of all the gimmicks and devices, there is nothing better than returning to the basics. Set aside an extra fifteen minutes to read your Bible. Give up those few extra minutes of lying in the bed in the morning, or reading Facebook in the evening. Read your bible, and then find some opportunity during the day to share what you read. When we share what we have read, we are more likely to remember it.

Things have changed, and are about to change even more. Prepare yourself for what is about to come. Take on the tasks associated with the life of faith.

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