Mosaiek Church Lent 2025: Jesus' Questions in SufferingSample

“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Messiah.”

-Mark 8:29 (NIV)

When you look at God, do you see Him as the generous God who provides despite our suffering? Today we focus on understanding and embracing God’s generosity. Jesus’ life and ministry consistently reveal a God who gives abundantly, whether it is healing the sick, feeding the hungry, or offering forgiveness to those who repent. Jesus wants us to understand that it is God’s nature to bless, to give, and to provide. When Jesus asks us, “Who do you say that I am?” we are invited to answer, “You are the generous God who gives more than all we can ask or think.”

Many of us have a distorted view of God’s generosity. We may think that God withholds blessings, that we must strive to receive His goodness, or that He gives to some but not to others. However, as Jesus teaches us, God is a generous God who delights in giving good gifts to His children (Matt. 7:11).

Lent is a time to reflect on how we experience God's generosity. Do we trust in His provision and abundance, or do we live with a mindset of scarcity, believing that we must fend for ourselves?

Reflection: How do you view God's generosity? Do you trust that He provides abundantly, or do you struggle with a mindset of scarcity? In what ways can you grow in gratitude for God's generosity during this season of Lent?

Prayer: Lord, help me to be deeply aware of the true image of God.