First Sunday in Lent

Each year on the First Sunday of Lent we listen to the account of Jesus’ temptation by the devil after He was in the wilderness for 40 days. The devil offered Jesus the three temptations of provision, power, and glory, subtly attempting to trick Jesus to believe that His Father in heaven didn’t care and had left Him alone. Satan wanted Jesus to think that being in league with him, bypassing the cross, was a much easier path. Easier path it would be, however, Jesus took the harder path for you. Lent begins with the end in view. For the 40 days of Lent we will observe what Jesus will face for us, yet do so knowing that Easter also is ahead. In Christ and through God’s Word we have the victory over Satan and all his lies.