The Journey
John 20:1-18
Scripture for April 14
Holy Week began as a celebration of Jesus. People lined the streets as he came into Jerusalem and waved palm branches as he rode by them on a lowly donkey. They hoped he would overthrow the Roman government and become their king. They believed Jesus came to free them from Roman rule. Yes, Jesus came to free them, not from Roman rule but from themselves. Free them, to release any barriers that kept them from surrendering themselves to God.
As we walk with Jesus during this Holy Week, how do we begin to surrender ourselves to God? We begin by seeking to know Jesus in deeper ways. Our love for Him must grow so that we yearn, we long to be closer to God. We begin by getting to know His story, Jesus’ story.
Each passage below helps us to think about how that last week was for Him. As you read each day’s passage, imagine you are there, watching, listening, wondering how you fit into this story today, 2000 years after Jesus walked this earth. Become a part of the story because in reality, you all ready are---you follow Jesus and you are right there with Him. Give yourself some time to allow the story to sink deeply inside you. You might read it out loud or allow yourself to see the story in your mind’s eye. Perhaps read it three times, slowly. You are reading for formation, not information. You aren’t gathering facts, you are opening yourself to God’s Spirit to touch you. After each story, ask yourself, how can I surrender, how can I release anything I hold that keeps me from God?
Monday Mark 11:15-19
Tuesday Mark 12:41-44
Wednesday Mark 14:1-9
Thursday Mark 14:10-42
Friday Mark 14:43-15:47
Saturday John 20:1-18
Prayer for each day:
Oh, God, that looks like a lot of reading…I need your help in my busy life to find time to get to know you better. Please give me nudges this week to learn more about Jesus and more about myself. Teach me how Jesus surrendered to You and how I can surrender to You, too.…amen.
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