Eighth Day of Lent

 Thursday, February 25, 2021

Hallelujah!  He is risen!
A Lenten Devotional Guide

by Don Holcomb

In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God.
John 1:1 KJV

And God said, let there be light, and there was light.
Genesis 1:3 

Words are important -- especially God's words. John tells us that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us as the Son (second person of the Trinity).

Jesus could cast out demons, heal the sick and raise people from the dead with His words, and He passed on to us the ability to do greater things than He did through the Holy Spirit in us (third person of the Trinity).

Therefore, as possessors of the Holy Spirit, we must carry on the tradition and speak God's Words wherever we have opportunity. Billy Graham's message is very simple, but he has ministered to millions because he speaks God's Word of forgiveness and salvation for each person.

We do not have to be concerned with the results. We just have to stay true to God's Word and witness for Him whenever we have opportunity. We need to go forth as the Spirit-filled disciples did after Pentecost, boldly proclaiming God's Words of forgiveness and salvation for all.  For if we do not, who will? As a result many may be lost.

God's Word, once proclaimed, will not return void.

Lord help us to understand the power you have granted us through the Holy Spirit, so we may boldly proclaim your Word and stand fast on that Word in our community. As children adopted into your family to be joint heirs with Jesus, open our understanding of the spiritual power you grant us to change the world through speaking your Word. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Hallelujah! He is Risen!
prepared for First United Methodist Church of Homosassa, Florida
Spring 2011
compiled by Patience Nave, Christian Education Coordinator
reproduced and edited by Patience Fort