I enjoyed a wonderful walk on nice day up Mill Mountain. This walk was along the "old road," the narrow, twisty one on the front of the mountain. It was not as fast, or as straight, as driving the "new way," but I was able to take in marvelous views while enjoying the slowed pace.
Think about this: Easter, or Resurrection Dawn, is on the way. We have a tendency to jump ahead in our plans and vision, as we anticipate that great day. Lent reminds us there is much to appreciate while we journey with Jesus to the cross. Sometimes it is arduous, but the slowed pace gives us a fresh view of what we are missing.
Matthew 16:21 (NRSV) From that time on, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.
“Let us then, my brethren, endure in hope. Let us devote ourselves, side-by-side with our hoping, so that the God of the entire universe, as he beholds our intention, may cleanse us from all sins, fill us with high hopes from what we have in hand, and grant us the change of heart that saves. God has called you, and you have your calling.” — St. Cyril of Jerusalem
Listen to this wonderful song of worship:
Hillsong - Lead Me to the Cross
Blessings!
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