As we enter this season of Lent, we already know how the story ends. It’s the story of the fulfillment of a promise embedded in Hebrew scripture, God’s promise to Israel to send a Messiah, a new king, who would raise up the righteous and usher in the promise of the kingdom of heaven. In this passage we hear echoes of Moses encountering God on the mountaintop as he received the Ten Commandments. The disciples follow Jesus up the mountain where he begins to share with them the promise of God’s blessing on all who hunger after righteousness, all that are pure of heart…peacemakers and prophets.
As we travel to Easter morning, we have the opportunity to examine our hearts as we follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Where will we encounter God on this journey through suffering, death, and resurrection? How are we blessed, filled, and comforted by God’s grace in our daily lives?
God help us to hear your voice calling each of us to do our part in ushering in the kingdom of heaven on earth.
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