Lent Guide: I do not give as the world gives
During the season of Lent, each week we will publish a devotional on our blog. These devotionals will build off the Sunday sermons and will include Scripture readings, reflections, and prayer practices to guide you through Lent.
WEEK 3
READING: John 14:15-31; 16:7-15
REFLECTION: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
Jesus does not give as the world gives. He doesn’t give stingily. He doesn’t give with conditions. He doesn’t give so that he can receive something in return. No matter how much He gives, He never runs out. He gives abundantly, generously, consistently, and unconditionally.
That means, no matter how worried or stressed you are, Jesus’ peace is enough. No matter how much fear has gripped your heart, His peace is enough. No matter how many times you have come to Him in distress, His peace never runs out. No matter how much trouble pervades your home, your city, or the world, His Spirit never stops whispering: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Do not be afraid.”
QUOTE: “Those in whom the Spirit comes to live are God's new Temple. They are, individually and corporately, places where heaven and earth meet.” -NT Wright
PRACTICE: In our passage for this week, Jesus says: “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth … he lives with you and will be in you.” Take some time to meditate on this verse and the quote above from NT Wright.
When you are feeling overwhelmed this week, try praying this breath prayer from the words of Jesus: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” Or I release my trouble. And receive your peace.”
MORE READING: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42
WEEK 3
READING: John 14:15-31; 16:7-15
REFLECTION: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
Jesus does not give as the world gives. He doesn’t give stingily. He doesn’t give with conditions. He doesn’t give so that he can receive something in return. No matter how much He gives, He never runs out. He gives abundantly, generously, consistently, and unconditionally.
That means, no matter how worried or stressed you are, Jesus’ peace is enough. No matter how much fear has gripped your heart, His peace is enough. No matter how many times you have come to Him in distress, His peace never runs out. No matter how much trouble pervades your home, your city, or the world, His Spirit never stops whispering: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Do not be afraid.”
QUOTE: “Those in whom the Spirit comes to live are God's new Temple. They are, individually and corporately, places where heaven and earth meet.” -NT Wright
PRACTICE: In our passage for this week, Jesus says: “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth … he lives with you and will be in you.” Take some time to meditate on this verse and the quote above from NT Wright.
When you are feeling overwhelmed this week, try praying this breath prayer from the words of Jesus: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” Or I release my trouble. And receive your peace.”
MORE READING: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42
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This is awesome! I’d like the different scriptures that you chose. There’s a lot to contemplate on. Thanks!