Be led by the Spirit, practice discipline, reflect on Jesus, and listen. Lent is a traditional time of 40 days to prepare the Church for Easter. There is a liturgical build toward Passion Week and all of it culminates in celebrating Jesus rising from the dead. The time period is set in recognition of the time Jesus was led into the wilderness prior to His public ministry. Matthew 4:1 Be led by the Holy Spirit. As a follower of Christ it is difficult for me to avoid the imperative of listening to the Comforter. The One who was sent to come alongside humanity is still the One who leads the Church. To prepare myself for Easter, what can I do to engage in this practice? Matthew 4:2 It is common to fast during these 40 days. I have heard it taught that there are two types of spiritual discipline: engagement and abstinence. In order to set this time apart perhaps I should be led by the Spirit in my decision to practice a spiritual discipline that will focus and elevate this
Personal and theological jots and thoughts from a pastor at CHRISTchurch in Minnesota.