04/16/2025
I hate to admit it, but I can easily become like the Pharisees. I can look down with judgment even on other Christians and think my sin isn’t as bad (or as obvious). I can puff myself up with the knowledge of God and miss the very movements of His Kingdom all around me. I can fool myself into thinking I have it all together and miss “the way of righteousness” (Matthew 21:32) — the gospel that says I am saved by grace through faith, not because of any righteousness I can muster up on my own (Ephesians 2:8-9).
Praise be to God that even when we think we have it all figured out on our own, God gently (though sometimes jarringly!) reminds us of our need for Him. He speaks through His Word, through His Spirit, through our circumstances, through the gracious and truthful words of friends in Christ. God loves us too much to allow us to continue on our paths of self-righteousness or to let us miss out on His Kingdom.
As we walk through the events of Holy Week and approach Easter Sunday, may we be reminded of our lowly state and need for a Savior. May our hearts be postured to celebrate the good news that Jesus Christ defeated death when He went to the cross and rose from the grave — all so we may experience new life in Him.
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What is one thing you can do today to prepare your heart to celebrate the risen King?
Today’s devotion is part of our Holy Week series! Journey with us as we experience the power of Jesus’ love, remember His sacrifice, and walk in the victory of His resurrection. We pray this series prepares your heart for the joy of Easter.
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