Author Archives: L. Lyden

The heavy lifting Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. 2But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. Luke 24:1-2 How many times can you remember in life whenContinue reading “February 10”

Laid to Rest Then he took it down, wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a tomb that was hewn out of the rock, where no one had ever lain before.  Luke 23:53 The torture was over, and Jesus was finally laid to rest.  How peaceful this scene must have been after such an excruciating day.  HeContinue reading “February 9, 2023”

Three, Two, one But all His acquaintances, and the women who followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things. Luke 23:49 This was a long day for Jesus.  In fact, it started the day before.  He was with His disciples all day the day before, celebrated the Passover with them and thenContinue reading “February 8, 2023”

His Father’s Agenda The soldiers also mocked Him, coming and offering Him sour wine, Luke 23:36 In today’s portion of scripture, there are many people who are all on their own agenda.  This portion of scripture starts out with Simon of Cyrene, who was just passing by when all the commotion of Jesus’ crucifixion was going on. Continue reading “February 7, 2023”

He Was Determined “Now as they led Him away, they laid hold of a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, who was coming from the country, and on him they laid the cross that he might bear it after Jesus.” Luke 23:26  I have heard many messages about how Jesus sweat drops of blood in theContinue reading “February 6, 2023”

I am Barabbas And they all cried out at once, saying, “Away with this Man, and release to us Barabbas”—Luke 23:18 This is one of the clearest scriptures about what Jesus came to do.  He came to the world to save sinners and He did that by trading places with them.  On the day JesusContinue reading “February 5, 2023”

No Fault So Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowd, “I find no fault in this Man.” Luke 23:4 After Jesus was arrested and scrutinized by the priests, the elders and the scribes, He was taken to the Roman governor of that region, Pontius Pilate.  This scene reminds me of what it mightContinue reading “February 4, 2023”

No good pride? The men who were guarding Jesus began mocking and beating Him. Luke 22:63 Have you ever heard anyone talking about how proud they were?  Maybe it was proud of a certain accomplishment or proud of their children or loved one?  What about taking pride in your work and a job well done? Continue reading “February 3, 2023”

Own it But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are saying!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. Luke 22:60 We all mess up sometimes and we all let others down.  Oh, I know it is usually not intentional, but since we live in this imperfect world, it is inevitable. Continue reading “February 2, 2023”

Forgive           But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” Luke 22:48 Jesus died on the cross to forgive the sin of the world.  He bled and suffered to pay the price of sin . . . all sin for all time.  You and I are forgiven todayContinue reading “February 1, 2023”