1st. Sunday in Lent : Chocolate

This week's Gospel reading Luke 4:1-13 , tells us of Jesus' testing in the desert. Jesus was put to the test with offers of food, wealth and power. How pertinent a reading for today's times! It seems that everywhere we look there are examples of those who want to control the world, lead it towards their own ends, or sacrifice the good of some for the benefit of a few. If we look into our own hearts we may recognise some of these behaviours on a smaller scale. However, God created us in His own image. The freedom He gave us to choose our own paths may bring us to tempting times, but if we remember the One who made us and who inspires (literally 'breathes into') our every moment we will go astray less often. Let's pray this Lent to follow Jesus' example, saying no to the easy temptations and yes to things that may feel hard but bring us closer to Him. Amen.

Written and presented by Dr. Bruce Arnold.