Today is the Ides of March. On this day in 44 B.C. Julius Caesar was assassinated as result of a conspiracy by many Roman senators. While this may seem to be a footnote of history, it also can teach a valuable lesson.
As we go through life, like Julius Caesar, it is possible to acquire a false sense of invincibility. This is a lie of Satan to keep us away from the truth of the Gospel. If in fact there is no such thing as sin and its consequence in hell, then there is no need for a Savior.
Satan’s chief tool is the lie. He lies to us and convinces us to lie to ourselves. For this reason Jesus prays in His High Priestly Prayer, “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.”
Our holy heavenly Father has given us His holy word for our benefit and blessing. May Jesus’ prayer be fulfilled during this Lenten season as we immerse ourselves in the word.
Let each detail of Jesus’ suffering and death remind us again of God’s great love for us.
Prayer: Lord, Your name is kept holy when Your word of truth fills us and strengthens our faith. Grant to us a hunger and thirst for your word and righteousness, now in Lent and always. Amen.
God’s richest blessings in Christ,
Pastor Philip Quardokus
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