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Lenten Devotional Guide - March 20

Today's Scripture Reading:
Luke 10:1-24

Thoughts for the Day:
We always hear about Jesus and the 12 but today's passage is about Jesus and the 72! Jesus asked (and continues to ask) his followers to go out into the harvest field (the world) and do the work of the Lord of the harvest (spreading the news about the kingdom of God).

Do you think you would be qualified to join in with the 72 doing the work of the Lord of the harvest? Notice that Jesus sent them out without any special equipment or training...only a friend for the journey. Basically, if you have the Spirit of God leading you, you are ready to go!

Have you had opportunity because of your Lenten fast to tell someone at school or in your neighborhood about Jesus? How have they responded? What does this passage say about how to handle peoples' different reactions to Jesus?

My favorite part of this passage is verse 21. After the 72 returned with good reports, Jesus was "full of joy through the Holy Spirit". Working together gave both Jesus and the 72 joy in their hearts.

Do you find joy in doing the work of Jesus? Ask God if there might be some work you can do for the Lord of the Harvest...

Fasting Update:
I love Sloppy Joe's. But a man can only eat so many Sloppy Joe's before his in-erds start to take offense...

It's a SNOW DAY! Have fun!!!
- Kelly

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