The Third Sunday in Lent
Sunday, March 8
Read: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42
In this holy season of Lent we continue to make preparation for our celebration of Easter, the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord, through whom “we now have a restored relationship with God.” (Romans 5:11 CEB)
It is natural for us to prepare for important celebrations because we are so grateful for that which we are celebrating. Restored relationships are especially precious because we experience them as the healing of division and the renewal of love that has been damaged.
As Christians we give thanks for God’s creating us, redeeming us through the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus, and sustaining us through the Holy Spirit’s presence with us every moment.
This year let us focus on the opportunities Lent gives us to prepare for a glorious Easter celebration!
Prayer:
Lord, help us to prepare our hearts and minds to celebrate your redeeming love throughout this season of preparation, so that we will be ready to join together in celebrating Easter this year.
Bishop B. Michael Watson is a retired Bishop of The United Methodist Church, having served from 2000- 2016. He currently serves as Bishop-in-residence at Canterbury United Methodist Church in Mountain Brook, Alabama. Prior to episcopal election, Bishop Watson served as an ordained elder in the Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church.
