This Lent we will explore the many human conditions that led Jesus to the cross. As Jesus journeyed the land, he encountered the poor and imprisoned, the diseased and the possessed. It was for these that Jesus spoke out against the imperial powers, and it was for these that Jesus offered a better and more Godly way. Truly, it was for these that he went to the cross.
“Then Jesus said to them all, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.’” (Luke 9:23)
In the Gospel of Luke the word “daily” becomes a challenge to the friends and followers of Jesus and it is “daily” that we are called to confront and minister to the very same worldly ills and societal tribulations that continue to plague us all. To offer Gods love, grace and mercy we must be willing to look upon those most vulnerable and needy and work, pray and create change. Poverty, disease, violence, oppression, illiteracy, hunger…these calamities and more are tied to the cross that we lift up as our statement of Jesus passion.
Lent is a time to be introspective and to examine the challenges to discipleship. Join us as we learn from Jesus how we - can take up the cross daily.
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