Passage

“My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.“ (1 John 2:1)

Reflection

One reason we can rest during Lent is the righteousness of Jesus, or the good standing that He has in the eyes of God the Father. His righteousness is perfect and far better than our own, and He freely shares it with us by His grace and steadfast love. In short, we are warmly welcomed to stand beside the Saviour, and to be seen the way that God the Father sees Him. This is our rightful place as followers of Jesus, and during Lent we are called to boldly take it up with joy. Furthermore, we are called to take it up in every season, for the welcome does not expire when Lent comes to an end. The Righteous One, Who is with us at all times, invites us each and every day to stand and be seen with Him.

Prayer

To the Righteous One Who has atoned for every sin, we thank You for the good standing that You share with all Your people. Beside You we are clothed in honours undeserving, and bring a joy to Heaven’s eye that our works could never obtain. This our rightful place, so help us Lord to take it. Amen.

Donut of the Day

Today’s donut is the Columbian Buñuelo. Buñuelos are a type of donut that is found in Southern Europe and Latin America, and the Columbian version is cheese based with a hint of sweetness.

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