Lent | Reading 7
The season of Lent provides a time for us to contemplate the depth and passion of our commitment to Christ as we approach Holy Week and Easter. Forty days are set aside as a sacred time to remember the forty days of fasting and prayer that Jesus spent in the wilderness before beginning His earthly ministry. Today we are at Lent | Reading 7.
Today’s readings at Lent: A vivid metaphor describes how we toy with sin: we fall into temptation. What image does that produce in your mind? We “fall” into many things, often thinking that it is out of our control. We “fall” in love; we “fall” into trouble; or we “fall” into debt. In each, we contribute time and effort and decisions to produce the result.
On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.”
Luke 22:40 NIV
Luke 22:40 NLT
Luke 22:40 NCV
Luke 22:40 MESSAGE
Psychological weakness is an obstacle to the spiritual life.
Paul Tournier
