Devotions For Lent – Day 18

Behold!

“Behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two.”     (Matthew 27:51)

Read Genesis 1.

Behold! In the King James Version of the Bible, translated in 1611, the word behold appears nearly 1300 times. But when was the last time you heard you heard behold used in casual conversation? The word is a weighty one. It invites us to “pay attention to this!”

We are familiar with the angel’s message to the shepherds, “Behold, I bring you good news of great joy” (Luke 2:10) and John’s message, “Behold, the Lamb of God” (John 1:29). Today’s verse calls out with the same sense of urgency. Stop. Be still. Gaze upon what is before us. This deserves your undivided attention. Behold invites us to pause, look, and see the work of God.

Take a few moments to walk outside today. Behold the work of God around you and reflect or write about it.

Prayer Starter:
Lord, stop my rushing spirit today and guide me to behold Your work in . . .