by Pastor Kyle Wangelin “Bear fruit, in keeping with repentance.” - Matthew 3:8
There comes a time when the student becomes the teacher. Such is the natural cycle of life. But every now and again, the teacher is surprised by how quickly the tables are turned! Such has been the case for me as there have been many moments when a Confirmation student asks a question that is so profound and well thought out, that it opens the door for a discussion that I had never thought of. Or this example, where a student wrote a line in her statement of faith that really struck a chord with me. She had written a paragraph on Confession and Absolution and at the end of the paragraph she talked about how confession is not just for ourselves, but also for the good of our neighbor. And that is such a beautiful way to put it. When we repent and turn from our sins, yes, that is good for us, but to also recognize that our turning from sin means the wake of our sin will no longer impact those around us is such a profound truth. It takes what is often a very individual concept and speaks to how God designed it not just for the individual, but all. As we go through the season of Lent, may we see how God has turned us from our sin to see Jesus, but also to see our neighbor as well. Prayer: Heavenly Father, you have designed all people to serve one another. May we always seek opportunities to love, just as Jesus has loved us. 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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