by Pastor Kyle Wangelin If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and
to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. - 1 John 1:9 “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” You have most likely heard this phrase or perhaps even spoken this phrase a time or two. Maybe you knew someone who owned a business and they gave your child a job. Maybe you have a friend who has the necessary equipment that can make a task at home much simpler. Maybe you knew the cop that had pulled you over for speeding and he let you go without a ticket! In some ways, the phrase is true. The people that we know are so incredibly valuable to us as we together love each other as ourselves. But in terms of our relationship with God the Father, it’s not about who you know, but rather, who knows you! John writes these famous words that we now recite in Divine Service Setting One on Sunday mornings, to tell of Jesus’ love to the recipients of his letter. He writes that while we are sinners, we now have an advocate with the Father. Because Jesus knows us, brought us into His fold, and forgiven our sins, our Heavenly Father now looks upon us as being righteous. Jesus knows you, and loves you so much, that He was willing to die on the cross that your sins would be forgiven, and your joy would be complete! Prayer: Dear God, please continue to give me an honest heart that I may be truthful to you as I confess my sins. I have sinned greatly, yet you have sent your Son to advocate for me. Thank you for creating me and knowing who I am. But most importantly, thank you for the gift of forgiveness given in Jesus. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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About the AuthorsThe authors of this Lenten devotional are all staff members of Zion Lutheran Church & School of Wayside. They have answered the call to preach and teach the good news of salvation to both the young and the old of the school and congregation. This group of believers have a strong faith rooted in the Word. They are all members of the church professing the Christian faith and are excited to share their love of Jesus with you during this season. Archives
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