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LENTEN VIDEO DEVOTIONALS  based on "THE LAST WORDS OF CHRIST"
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WEDNESDAY, March 31, 2021;  "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” 
“You have trust issues.” Have you heard that before? It’s certainly not a flattering accusation. But the reason it stings is because of the truth it brings. To some extent, we all have had trust issues with people—mainly of those who’ve let us down and disappointed us with their actions. But who among us would admit that we have trust issues with God? It seems outlandish. How dare you suggest such a thing! Afterall, I say my prayers and go to church every week. But pious acts aside, this is a reality we can’t outrun. In spite of the perfect reliability of the Creator, who has promised to be with us at all times, we all have trust issues with God.
Where are your trust issues? What part of your life to find it most difficult to relinquish control? Finances? Job security? Parenting? A medical diagnosis? An uncertain future?
What part of your life continues to cause you great anxiety and trepidation—even though it is completely outside the realm of your control?
If we believe that God is real, and that He is all-loving and all-powerful, then why is it so hard to completely trust Him? This is a constant battle for us all to be sure. The Devil is a sadistic son-of-a-gun that relentlessly plants seeds of fear-fueled doubt. That’s why prayer and worship is so important; we continue to return to the Lord. We pray that we would surrender ourselves under His reign and to His control. Listen up struggling disciple—He is in charge. He is aware of your situation. And He has made you promise after promise in scripture to always be working for your good. Hear them and take them to heart. “For You have rescued my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.” Psalm 116:8
Who knows what the initial conversation between these two disciples was like as they went to retrieve the young donkey, an unlikely means of transport for a new King. But I suspect they reflected on their time with Jesus. After all, He had a history of caring for people, loving them, and making things right. Surely the man who did so many miraculous things was worthy of their trust.
Look to the cross. Commit your life to Jesus; He will never let you down!
You can find the original "Last Words" video from the Skit Guys website by clicking HERE.

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WEDNESDAY, March 24, 2021
“Mom, Dad… I’m thirsty.” Have you heard these words before? They’re often used by our children as a stall tactic at the end of a long day when they’re supposed to be in bed sleeping.  But we all know what it’s like to feel thirsty. We all have had a strong craving for liquid refreshment.
Today we consider the words of Jesus, “I thirst” through the eyes of Matthew—a once despised tax collector whose life was completely transformed by the powerful call and love of Jesus.  It is not until now, the fifth word, that Jesus speaks of His own physical discomfort or needs. In great agony, we see the humanity of Jesus on scorned display. But these words, fulfilling prophecy of Psalm 69:21, were no stall tactic. These words show Jesus knew what was coming, that His death was near.
For Matthew, a cup of water and confession of thirst powerfully exclaimed the importance of kindness and compassion to the world. Especially today, with more senseless violence and acts of evil headlining the news cycle, it is clear just how needed acts of love are.  No greater act of love has this world known than the sacrificial death of Jesus on that harrowing cross.  As followers of Jesus, we go forth into the world to bring an act of kindness, a word of comfort, a message of hope, or even a simple cup of cold water.
Jesus is the great thirst-quencher for all who are internally and spiritually thirsty. A deep drink of what Jesus offers through His words in quiet moments alone with Him in prayer is where He quenches the needs of our sin-battered and parched souls.
You can find the original "Last Words" video from the Skit Guys website by clicking HERE.

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WEDNESDAY, March 17, 2021
Expectations. We all have them. Expectations of others. Of ourselves. Of our coworkers. Expectations of God. We are thrilled when they are met; but dejected when they go unfulfilled. Perhaps you wanted to see this video on time, earlier this morning. Perhaps you hoped to see someone without a mysterious stain on his shirt. This week we look at "Martha," who was, with her sister Mary and brother Lazarus, a dear friend of Jesus. (John 11) Yet in spite of their love and friendship, she still may have felt let down by Jesus—if only you would have gotten here sooner!?! We consider also the fourth words of Jesus, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
When her brother, Lazarus, died we can only imagine how upset and broken Martha must have felt. Perhaps she felt like her friend Jesus had abandoned them. She believed that her brother was dead, gone forever. Through tears and sorrow, their happy lives had shattered and all future expectations or plans were broken. Now she and her sister had to try and consider how to move on, without any obvious hope or joy-filled ending. However, the words of Jesus from the cross about feeling forsaken by God must have connected with how Martha felt on a deeper level. These raw words of Jesus reveal just how great his suffering was on our behalf.
But by His suffering, we are promised salvation.
By His painful ending, we are guaranteed a new beginning.
By becoming the innocent victim, we receive eternal victory.
In His forsakenness, we are granted forgiveness.
In His abandonment, we are allowed adoption.
In His death, we are given life.
In His agony and loneliness, we are given an unquenchable hope.
What a gift!
No matter how bad things get, there's always hope for a different ending.
The reflections from Martha help us to consider how we can live confidently with that hope even when things don't go our way, when we don't get what we want, when we feel forsaken.
You can find the original "Last Words" video from the Skit Guys website by clicking HERE.

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WEDNESDAY, March 10, 2021
This week we look at "John", a disciple of Jesus, from so many places in scripture, but as especially as found in John 19:23-27. And we reflect on these words of Jesus from the cross: "Woman... behold your son. Behold your mother."
It's no surprise to see John at the foot of the cross, with Mary and the other mourners. We can envision the heartache and grief of all there. Some had followed Jesus faithfully throughout his 3-year ministry; others had been with Jesus since His birth.  The beloved disciples reflect on the way Jesus cared for people during His ministry and share his amazement at the fact that while Jesus hung dying on the cross, He was still ministering to others. He made sure His mom was in good hands after He would breathe His last; and also made sure John would continue to have support and love around him. Just made sure His family was taken care of.  All people, no matter who they were or what problems ailed them, were loved and embraced by Jesus. John treasured the personal, unique relationship that he had with his friend, rabbi, and master. When Jesus told John to take care of His mother, John began to realize how the sacrifice on the cross was opening the door for everyone to be part of Jesus’ family.
When Jesus died, all those who believe in Him become part of His family.  A renewed access to the Father was granted. As a favorite hymn refrain declares, "And assembled as one, in the name of the Son... we are brothers and sisters in Christ." We are family. Jesus is our older Brother. He is the One who unites all people under the banner of His Name--regardless of race, gender, age, or any other human distinction. We are one with Him (John 17:23, Rom. 12:5, Gal. 3:28) and are members of His triumphant family. The Church. And Jesus always takes care of His family.
In these words of Jesus, caring for His family while on the brink of death, find strength and comfort for your family today. Know that the same God who, through holy waters, brought you into His spiritual family, now also continues to fight for your earthly family. He cares for you. He cares about your relationships. He cares about your family. He loves even more deeply about the ones you care about. Trust him. Relish in His love.
You can find the original "Last Words" video from the Skit Guys website by clicking HERE.

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WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021
This week we look at... "The Rich Young Ruler" from Mark 10:17-31 and the second words of Christ from the cross, "Truly I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise."
The flabbergasted and frustrated rich young ruler expresses his irritation at the fact that Jesus offered eternal life to the thief hanging beside Him on the cross, when he himself had worked so hard to live a good life to earn salvation. The rich young man’s life had been one of pious works and abiding by every spiritual law and requirement. However, Jesus seems to embrace a persistent pickpocket more than himself. That rightly condemned felon did nothing. He was getting the sentence his wicked choices deserved. He had done no hard work, no acts of service; that crook brought nothing to the table except evil and deceit. Yet he is not the one we feel sorry for. We can only hope the rich young ruler realized his priorities had long been misplaced. He trusted far too much in his own doings. A life of humility, surrender, and trust was not something he had ever considered. In his mind, there was no place for a criminal in paradise.
But he underestimated the scope of God’s unprecedented love. No one is ever to far off from the net of God’s restorative mercy. Jesus offers salvation to the thief simply because he asks for it; not because he had done anything to earn or deserve it. Faced with his own guilt and pending death, the thief finally understood that his only hope and lifeline was the innocent man hanging beside him. “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus was with that man; He is with you too. Thanks be to God for the place in paradise that awaits us.
Paradise. A gift. A handout. Given to us by Jesus!
​You can find the original video shared in church via the Skit Guys website by clicking ​HERE.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021
This week we look at... "The Paralytic" from Matthew 9:1-8 and the first words of Christ from the cross, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.”
This incapacitated man was placed with his mat in a room full of people listening to Jesus teach, hoping for a miracle. What a scene! Imagine the mess and chaos as his friends tore up the roof of a stranger's home to ensure Jesus would fix his broken limbs. When Jesus said that the paralytic man’s sins were forgiven, this previously dependent cripple wondered how it was possible for Jesus to forgive sins. Of course, the man soon realizes that only God can forgive sins and heal his legs, and he knows that God alone can change the world. You can find the original video shared in church via the Skit Guys website by clicking HERE.