Lenten devotionals from our DS's wife Robbie Craker

Day #11

Lent is a call to share in the suffering love of Jesus, especially by giving up sin and sinful attitudes and walking in the path of love and service. Of course we believe this is the attitude and way of life we should always have and live, but during Lent it can be a deeper, more intense time of listening to the voice of God and acting on His word.

I’ve always been interested in people – I like to study and understand what makes people “tick.” I long to help people gain new understanding of whom God created them to be and who they are in Christ. Taking personality inventories, spiritual gifts tests, reflecting on life experiences, learning about strengths and natural talents – all this is a passion of mine. I believe it gives us tools that open our hearts and lives to the Holy Spirit, so that He can work, molding and shaping us to be who we are in Christ and the best we can be in Christ.

That’s what I see in the Lenten journey as well – study, gaining new understanding, taking inventory, reflecting, learning – all of this focused on Christ and His sacrifice for us. As we participate in this we open our hearts and lives to the Holy Spirit, so that He can work, molding and shaping us to be who we are in Christ and the best we can be in Christ.

Here’s a quote from the devotional book, The Royal Way of the Cross:

“Nothing is more perilous to your own salvation, more unworthy of God, or more hurtful to your ordinary happiness, than being content to abide as you are. Our whole life is given us with the object of going boldly on towards the heavenly home. The world slips away like a deceitful shadow, and eternity draws near; why delay to push forward? While it is time, while your merciful Father lights up your path, make haste and seek His kingdom.

Today, as you go about your regular, everyday living – consider Christ crucified your hope of glory. Let His Spirit speak into your life for growth and for good. If He asks you to deny yourself He will fill that empty space with more of Himself – more love, more peace, more joy…

1 Corinthians 1:18 (Contemporary English Version)

Christ Is God's Power and Wisdom

The message about the cross doesn't make any sense to lost people. But for those of us who are being saved, it is God's power at work.

Thank you for the Cross, Lord, we don’t deserve Your gift, but we receive it today anew. We will listen and act when You speak. Amen