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“Now this I know: The Lord gives victory to his anointed. He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary with the victorious power of his right hand. Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.” (Psalm 20 6-8 NIV)
People are bound to fail. It’s one of the few things that are guaranteed when it comes to humans. Ever since the succumbing to sin in the Garden of Eden, people have constantly hit bumps in the road. The beautiful thing is that our failure can be redeemed. When we humble ourselves and allow the anointing of the Lord to overflow onto us, we become greater than any person could possibly be on their own.
All throughout the Bible we see the failures of man. When Saul decides to glorify himself instead of God, his reign is passed to someone outside of his bloodline. When Jonah initially refuses God’s command to go to Ninevah to preach to the people, the seas erupt in a violent storm. But when people trust in God, the impossible happens. David kills a giant with a rock and a sling. The Israelites bring down the walls of Jericho by marching and praising God. Jesus is born to a young man and a young woman who can’t even get a room in the inn for the night.
Lent is a time to fast, pray, repent and reflect on our lives as we prepare to celebrate the most amazing showing of love the world has ever seen. There is no greater time to humble ourselves in the power of God. In Him there is victory. When we put our trust and confidence in the hands of man, no matter how powerful they may seem, we are bound to be disappointed. If we trust in God, we will rise up and stand firm, because the Lord is faithful.
DANNY HENNESSY
Sophomore
Music Business
People are bound to fail. It’s one of the few things that are guaranteed when it comes to humans. Ever since the succumbing to sin in the Garden of Eden, people have constantly hit bumps in the road. The beautiful thing is that our failure can be redeemed. When we humble ourselves and allow the anointing of the Lord to overflow onto us, we become greater than any person could possibly be on their own.
All throughout the Bible we see the failures of man. When Saul decides to glorify himself instead of God, his reign is passed to someone outside of his bloodline. When Jonah initially refuses God’s command to go to Ninevah to preach to the people, the seas erupt in a violent storm. But when people trust in God, the impossible happens. David kills a giant with a rock and a sling. The Israelites bring down the walls of Jericho by marching and praising God. Jesus is born to a young man and a young woman who can’t even get a room in the inn for the night.
Lent is a time to fast, pray, repent and reflect on our lives as we prepare to celebrate the most amazing showing of love the world has ever seen. There is no greater time to humble ourselves in the power of God. In Him there is victory. When we put our trust and confidence in the hands of man, no matter how powerful they may seem, we are bound to be disappointed. If we trust in God, we will rise up and stand firm, because the Lord is faithful.
DANNY HENNESSY
Sophomore
Music Business
About this Plan
Again this year, through an intentional partnership between the College of Theology & Christian Ministry and the Office of University Ministries, we have been able to create and offer a Lenten Devotional Guide to help our campus community prepare for Easter.
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We are truly grateful for all of the individuals who have helped to make this fifth annual Lent and Holy Week guide a reality for our campus community, as it was indeed a campuswide collaboration that includes contributions from students, faculty and staff from across the campus, and even a few alumni. For more information, please visit: http://www.belmont.edu/
