Psalm 47:1 (NIV)
Clap your hands, all you nations;
shout to God with cries of joy.
Hallelujah!
“Ah Christians, ring the bells of your hearts, fire the salute of your most joyous songs . . . Dance, O my heart, and ring out peals of gladness!” Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892)
It’s Lent. We’re focused on Christ’s death and resurrection.
Let’s look ahead. Take the long view.
Revelation 22:20 (ESV)
Come, Lord Jesus!
“Lead, follow or get out of the way.”
I’m not sure who said it first,
but I’ve heard it often.
It’s not what Jesus said.
Matthew 4:19 (EXB)
Jesus said, “Come follow me.”
Jesus didn’t say, “Here, take the lead.”
He didn’t say, “Get out of my way!”
Lord God, I don’t want to drag behind You. I don’t want to rush ahead. I want to walk in perfect step with You.
Lent isn’t just a time to fast.
It’s a time to eat and drink.
Isaiah 55:1 (ESV)
Come, everyone who thirsts,
come to the waters;
and he who has no money,
come, buy and eat!
Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger
and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied.
Fast from the table of the world. Feast at the table of the Lord.
Grab a seat at God’s table. 
Give thought to Christ’s words:
Matthew 11:28 (MSG)
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest.
Want a real rest? Come to Jesus.
