Blog: Here & Now Lent 2023
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LENT DAY 7
Selah Companion
Editor, Here & Now
The word Lent comes from the late 14th century Lenten (n.). In the Christian calendar (early 12th century), “the forty days of fasting before Easter.” Also, in Old English, lenten means springtime or spring. “The fast of Lent” comes from the West Germanic for “long day” or “lengthening of the day.”
In the Christian Church, we reflect on the life of Jesus Christ—his life, affliction, atonement, death, burial, and resurrection. Lent’s length refers to the forty days he spent in the wilderness being tempted by Satan before beginning his public ministry (Matthew 4).
Like all relationships, it has seasons of trial and deprivation and seasons of joy. Lent helps us see where our wants have become distorted into needs. It’s the humble acknowledgment that our appetites can and should make us more forgiving.
To put our hand in His trustingly, no matter what it requires—into the wilderness or the cross. Lent is the time to renew our promise to follow Jesus. Just as Naomi said to Ruth, “Wither thou goest, I will go.” (Ruth 1:16 KJV)
The spiritual practice of fasting from food, a vice, a bad habit, or a pleasure. Lent should not be confused with New Year’s resolutions. Nor is it a self-improvement project.
An awareness that sin separates us from God and what it costs Jesus Christ to reunite us. So perhaps Lent might be a time to give up our resolutions and instead listen for God’s leading.
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An online contemplative gathering that meets for 1 hour every Friday at 10am. It is free for anyone anytime. Register to receive the link.
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