12/02/2024
*Message from the UPPER ROOM....Rev. Roedolf Visagie*
Good evening, beloved in Christ. As intimated on Sunday. 14 February is.Ash Wednesday.
*Ash Wednesday* marks the beginning of the 40 day period of Lent that leads to the celebration of Easter.
Lent is a time for self-examination that can be accompanied by Bible study, fasting , soul-searching, acts of penitence and sustained spiritual displine. All of these are intended as a time for reflection on the life and example of Jesus , his journey to the cross , his suffering and his perfect sacrifice, his death and resurrection.
I urge all of you to observe this important period in our Christian calendar wherever you might find yourself. Please make time.
Following are some suggested readings and themes for ash Wednesday.
*Joel 2 : 1- 2, 12- 17*
The day of the Lord is coming tremble and return to him
*Isaiah 58 :1- 12*
What price is your fasts if they serve only your interests
*Psalm 51: 1-17*
Sinful David 's prayer of repentance, and his cry for cleansing and restoration
*2 Corinthians 5 : 20 6:10*
Let the faithful be reconciled to God now, for today is the day of salvation.
*Matthew 6: 1-6 , 16-21*
Jesus teaches the disciples about almsgiving , prayer and fasting.
God bless you richly as you richly as you go through the season of Lent...See you on Wednesday evening at our Ash Wednesday service 19h00.
