Devotions For Lent – Day 40

The Lamb

“Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt.”             (John 12:15)

Read 1 Peter 2: 22-25.

In preparation for the Passover, it was customary for a family to separate the sacrificial lamb from the flock 5 days before the Passover. It was also the custom for the family to bring the lamb into their home during these 5 days. In today’s Scripture, Jesus is entering Jerusalem 5 days before the Passover, and when Jesus enters Jerusalem, He immediately goes to His Father’s house, the temple. It is here that He would spend much of the week preparing for what lay ahead.
Today, reflect on the words of this poem, “The Lamb.”

“The Lamb, the Lamb, O Father, where’s the sacrifice?
Faith sees, believes God will provide the Lamb of price!
Worthy is the Lamb whose death makes me His own!
The Lamb is reigning on His throne!

The Lamb. The Lamb, as wayward sheep, their shepherd kill.
So still, His will on our behalf, the Law to fill.
Worthy is the Lamb whose death makes me His own!
The Lamb is reigning on His throne!”

Prayer Starter:
Savior, You came as both King and Lamb. Your sacrifice conquered all my sin. Guide me to . . .