Mosaiek Church Lent 2025: Jesus' Questions in SufferingНамуна

So he sent two of his disciples, telling them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him. Say to the owner of the house he enters, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is my guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ He will show you a large room upstairs, furnished and ready. Make preparations for us there.”

-Mark 14:13-15 (NLV)

Jesus knows that He is living the last days of His life on earth. Imagine for a moment what He may have been thinking and feeling. He understands what lies ahead for Him. He has chosen to accept this life. He prepares for this. He prepares His disciples (those who He loves and cares for) for this.

Often when we find ourselves in trying and difficult times, we slam the door shut and pull the shades down just as the author of the poem depicts. We hide and cover up, even from ourselves. Where are some of the places you go in times of suffering? Denial? Repression? Escapism? Jesus shows us another way. Knowing what is to come, He goes to a place of consolation in community - community with God and community with others. He makes arrangements for a place for the last supper where He would experience a deep connection with His Father and His friends.

As we look to Jesus’ life to live more like He does, we recognize that we don’t need to go through suffering alone. Love is persistent. He always finds us.

Reflection: You are invited to find a place where you can return to throughout this Lent journey.

Let this be a place that is removed from distractions, where you can connect with Jesus and with yourself.

You may want to take some time to prepare this place and include certain souvenirs from your own spiritual journey. These may include symbols, a candle, a picture, or an object that has reminded you of an encounter with God.

Today, as you enter into this space, reflect on how you never arrive at this agreed upon time and place first. Jesus is always there waiting for you – eager to connect, ready to listen.

Prayer: Jesus, I pray for the grace of a deep sense of your presence in my life.