Holy Week Reflections

Friday - Saturday

Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, 
where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead.
                                                                                                                      ​John 12:1

Prior to the formal beginning of Holy Week on Palm Sunday, the Bible tells us Jesus and His disciples were at the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus.  Knowing what lies ahead of Him in the coming days, our Lord spends two days with those closest to Him.  One of the highest values Jesus taught and modelled was the importance of community-- sharing life together, building strong, trusting relationships and inspiring one another as we journey we walk by faith.

As we prepare to enter into Holy Week, as we reflect on the events that led up to Good Friday and Easter Sunday, allow your journey to begin by meditating on the importance of sharing the journey in community with others.  Think about those who are closest to you.  Reflect on the strength and joy you find as they come alongside to support you,  pray for you, and encourage you.  Give thanks to the Lord for the blessing of family and friends with whom we can share out lives.  If you find this is missing from your life, ask God to lead you to others who will walk with you during this season of your life.

So encourage one another with the hope you have. Build each other up.
                                                                                                                                             1 Thessalonians 5:11 - NIRV

And let us work hard to build up one another.
                                                                                                                   Romans 14:19 - NIRV

 Let us consider how we can stir up one another to love. Let us help one another to do good works.
                                                                                                                                                     Hebrews 10:24 - NIRV