ASLC Devotions - Wednesday

Hebrews 12:1-3

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of out faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, disregarding his shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God”

Upon reading this, my first thought was that Paul was lucky he didn’t have Mrs. Isley (my high school teacher) as his English teacher.  I mean, really: an 81-word sentence?  But the good news is I don’t have to write much to complete my 250 word assignment.

I’ve always thought it is much easier to be a Christian today than in the days when Jesus was actually walking the earth.  I’m pretty sure; I would not have believed this ragged, homeless man was the Son of God.  Would I have believed the water into wine, walking on water, the curing of leprosy (today’s cancer), and waking the dead? Probably not.

But, as Paul says, today “we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses…” One only has to look at the impact this ragged, homeless, guy has had on the world over the past 2,000 years. It is so much easier to believe Jesus WAS the Son on God.

During Lent, let us celebrate this gift that is so easy to take for granted. This gift didn’t exist 2,000 years ago.  “Thanks be to God."

George Buerger

This Lent, we are sharing the offerings of members of All Saints who worked together to create a daily Lenten devotional book. Join us for worship as we enter the Triduum, the Great Three Days of our salvation story. Maundy Thursday worship is at 7 pm and involves foot-washing as well as a light meal. Good Friday, we will have a family-focused service at 10 am as well as a choir and orchestra cantata at 7 pm. The Easter Vigil (7 pm on Saturday) begins around a new fire in darkness until the light of Easter shines. We follow the service with champagne and refreshments. Easter morning we worship at 8:30 and 11. Visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org for full calendar and information and respond to this email message to request to be removed from our distribution list.