Earth Care Devotion for Fifth Sunday in Lent

Fifth Sunday in Lent March 26, 2023 By Angela Michler   John 11: 1-45 Light of hope Climate change is an important news topic today. There is flooding, droughts, hurricanes, drench pours, mud slides, and other destructive events around the world. These are just some of the examples and there are more to come. With news like this we should just give up on humanity caring for his creation, DON’T!   The following passage in John says other wise. Mary and Martha were caring for their sick brother Lazarus and sent for Jesus. Lazarus dies before Jesus shows up. In verse 8,on the way there the disciples asked “a short while ago the Jews there tried to stone you, and yet you are going back?” His reply was simple, in verses 9-10 he talks about daylight and how doing so you see the world in a more hopeful point of view. On arrival he saw Mary and Martha weeping hopelessly over the death of Lazarus. In verse 33, Jesus also wept. In verse 40, Jesus asked Martha before the stone was moved  “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God!” The stone was moved and Lazarus was risen from the dead. Hope was restored in the village of Bethany.   The next time you watch the news keep in mind Jesus’ hopefulness in a troubled world.   Loving Father, Give us humility to see hope in your creation. Help us to see the light of hope through your loving eyes. Give us courage to walk as your son did with hope for a better tomorrow. Amen   Angela Michler is a Presbyterian that cares about the earth, which she has been studying since 2018.       Please consider promoting the PEC devotions in your church and consider using them in sermon preparation and teaching lectionary Bible groups. The Lenten Devotional was made possible by the volunteers contributing their devotions as well as financial donations that covered the cost of recruiting contributors, editing, laying out, web posting and promotion online, by email and social media.  Your donation towards our work is needed and appreciated.  You can give online through our secure website presbyearthcare.org/giving or by mail to PEC Treasurer, P.O. Box 8041, Prairie Village, KS 66208.

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