As we read about the life of Jesus in the Bible, we hear about how His presence alone was powerful.  When He spoke it captured the attention of anyone around, it didn’t matter if what He was saying was making them feel good or made them feel fearful, everyone listened intently.  Something was different about this man, He was more different from any other person.  Then there were the miracles…healing the sick, feeding the hungry, bringing the dead back to life.  He was a friend to those that society had cast aside and He could see people in a way that no one else could.  He was God in human form and He came down from heaven to save us.  Before He began His public ministry, a ministry He knew would end with His death on earth…He spent 40 days in the desert fasting.  As of yesterday, we have entered a similar 40 day period…how will we take time to connect with Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord over the next 40 days?  May the peace of the Lord be with you on your journey.  Amen.

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this:  While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

Romans 5:8

(This photo was taken in March of 2018 in White Sands National Monument in New Mexico)