by Pastor Kyle Wangelin Rend your hearts and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster. -Joel 2:13 It is often said that there are only two things in this world that are truly steadfast. In other words, something that does not change in any circumstance or situation. Those two things are… death and taxes!
The point is to say that we are constantly going through change. The amount of things that we can actually look at in life and say for certain that they will be the same tomorrow are very few. But that is exactly who our God is. He is steadfast and so is His love for us. Even as we give Him reasons to change His attitude towards us as we continue to sin again and again, God is merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. In the midst of a chaotic, ever changing world, may we always see the truth of who our God is, and how His love abounds for us in His Son Jesus. That by His sacrifice on the cross, the richness of God’s love overflows without ceasing. Prayer: Heavenly Father, we know that our words and deeds are not always pleasing in your sight. Yet, your anger does not burn against us, and you show us mercy. Thank you for relenting and not giving us the punishment that we deserve, but rather giving us the gift that we do not deserve. Thank you for the steadfast love that you have shown us in the death and resurrection of Jesus. In His 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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