God reveals himself in several ways, and God can be
understood through his creation. God’s image of the world
can be learned from the study of human nature. The story of
Joseph and his brothers illustrates the power of God to make
his will come true. For Joseph to be sold into slavery for
decades, then to reconcile with his family in Egypt during a
period of famine, demonstrates God’s loving nature and how
his will for mankind is fulfilled.
Mark advises us to listen as he describes Christians’
relationship to God through Christ. Devotion is a matter of
attitude. We are given a conscience to police our heart’s
desire, decisions and choices. We must learn the mind of
Christ as it has been revealed because no Christian should be
satisfied with effort to achieve if it is less than full effort.
“To those who have more, more will be given,” teaches us
we need to be serious in our devotion to God. It is easy to
get distracted by the cares of this world and to listen to the
voices of confusion, doubt, and deceit. God knows us and
directs us unto his way. There is only one path on which we
must travel. It may take twists and turns, but God knows the
way. It is God who guides us and shows us the path.
Psalm 71; Genesis 42:29-38; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20;
Mark 4:21-34
These Lenten meditations were written by the people
of St. Barnabas' for the people of St. Barnabas' as part
of our recognition of the 50th anniversary of the founding
of this church. We hope that you will find them helpful
in your own Lenten devotions.
