First Sunday in Lent

Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:11-12

The book of Daniel begins with the announcement that “King Nebuchadnezzar came to Jerusalem to besiege it.” What a way to begin – war, death, and destruction. But why? Jerusalem was the place God’s chosen people met and worshiped Him.

Do you ever feel discouraged and not worthy of God’s love, attention and healing? Do you think at times you’ve sinned to often or your sin is too grevious and God really doesn’t want you?

We don’t really know the extent of someone’s pain or hurt unless we’ve experienced it ourselves. We may say to someone grieving; ‘I know how you feel,’ unless you’ve been in a similar situation and even then not completely for each person’s experience is unique.