THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT, MARCH 20, 2022 Scripture
Reading: Luke 13:1–9
Additional Scriptures:
Psalm
63:1–8; Isaiah 55:1–9; 1 Corinthians 10:1–13
The Lord is not some monster
enthroned in the heavens heaving lightning bolts at naughty children and the
dirties of this world –arresting those who get out of line or misbehave. He’s
more serious about our sin then we will ever be. He has devised a plan by which our sin has
been dealt with once and for all. To receive the Savior’s gracious favor and to
see the Father’s face there is but one word for us to ponder – Repent! As we turn to Christ for clemency we receive His gifts; salvation and life.
Almighty God, You know that I have no power in myself to help myself:
Keep me both outwardly in my body and inwardly in my soul, that I may be
defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil
thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ the Lord,
who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Amen[2]
O God, whose glory it
is always to have mercy, be gracious to all who have gone astray from Your ways
and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and
hold fast the unchangeable truth of Your Word; through Jesus Christ, Your Son,
our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
forever.[3]
[1] The
Crucifixion Schnorr von Carolsfeld woodcuts © WELS for personal and
congregational use
[3] Collect
for Lent 3, Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis
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