View the post for February 17 for an explanation of my Lenten Project These are the words Moses spoke to all Israel in the wilderness east of the Jordan—that is, in the Arabah—opposite Suph, between Paran and Tophel, Laban, Hazeroth and Dizahab. I remember the evening I took this picture. We had traveled all day on scenic highways in Vermont and made it to our hotel on Hero Island in Lake Champlain shortly before sunset. After asking the innkeeper where to watch the sunset, we headed to the Hero Island Dock. We watched from the quiet beach and stayed as twilight fell across the lake.
As the book of Deuteronomy begins the old generation has given way to the new generation that now stands ready to cross the Jordan. The wilderness is behind them and the promised land lay ahead. So Moses remembers and speaks. He reminds the people of the times they rebelled and complained and the times that God forgave them and yet still led and protected them on their way. He tells them that there will be times when they will rebel again but as God as done throughout their wilderness journey he will forgive them again. They only need to call on him. When I look at this picture I remember all the hardships and mistakes we made on the trip as well as all the beauty we saw. We need to remember. Lent is a time of remembering - remembering our own wilderness of sin. For only when we remember the wilderness can we know the beauty of God’s forgiveness. Prayer Dear Father Remind us not only of our sin but also of your forgiveness and presence in our lives. Use our memories to teach us your wisdom. Amen
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