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Lenten Devotional 2022: Up from the Ashes, Hope will Arise

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This year's Lenten Devotion theme is "Up from the Ashes; Hope will Arise". According to the Bible and ancient traditions, ashes are frequently used to represent great regret and sadness. Life, as we know it, is not a bed of roses. For many of us, it is filled with unparalleled struggles and disaster.

Nevertheless, the sun shines as clearly in the darkest day as it does in the brightest. Some people assume that hope is merely an emotion and would say, "We are feeling hopeful." But, on the other hand, its actual definition is a discipline, a determination to have faith in God even when the world around us collapses. That is the beauty and power of hope. Despite losing her sight and hearing, Helen Keller still stood firm and said, "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." Life in God is not immunity against adversity but rather peace amid adversity.

Let us recall what Christ did for us on the Cross and His victory over death during this Lenten season. No one exists in solitude, according to the Bible. We are not to be self-centred, withholding God's blessings for ourselves. Indeed, we have been blessed in order to be a blessing to others (Genesis 12:2). When we come across the needy, we ought not to be like the priest and Levite in Jesus' story. Instead, we should emulate the Good Samaritan, who took pity on a stranger.

I pray that God will strengthen us, through this devotional, as we walk in His unending love and reflect on all that He has done for us. Remember, we are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus, our Lord and Saviour. May this season help to bring about a life-changing transformation as we know Him and share in His sufferings. To God be the glory -- from this time forth and forevermore!

Rt Revd Dr Titus Chung
Bishop, The Anglican Diocese of Singapore
President, National Council of Churches of Singapore

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