Read Luke 1:1-4:
“Since many have undertaken to set down an orderly account of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed on to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, I too decided, after investigating everything carefully from the very first, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the truth concerning the things about which you have been instructed.”
Reflect:
‘… an orderly account… so that you may know the truth…’ Lent is an orderly time. 40 simpler days to work out what matters through taking on prayer, fasting, being generous and giving to others. That is orderliness with room for surprises. 40 days is really 46 days because Sundays are extra, the first day of the week, the resurrection and a new order. For us the order in these days will include the discipline of reading, reflecting, praying and acting together. Christ who is the way, truth and life beckons us along towards the joy of God’s new order in Easter.
Pray:
Most holy God, when we come to you fearing that truth condemns us, show us that truth is one with love in your Word made flesh, our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Act:
Order your life so that you have time each day to read, reflect and pray together.
(Nicholas Holtam, Bishop of Salisbury.
A PRAYERMATE Daily Devotional for Lent)