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New to the Lent, A Closer Walk with God 40-Day Devotion? Start with Day 1!

Take this time to enjoy a closer walk with God. Read a short devotion and a selected Bible verse each day.

It’s Day 19 of the Lent, A Closer Walk with God 40-Day Devotion.

DEVOTION

About a hundred years ago, the country known as the Soviet Union was on a mission: eradicate God from the people’s conscious, and replace it with utter devotion to Lenin and the communist way of life. One of the fronts of attack was through the performing arts. “Christ in a Tailcoat” was to be performed on Easter evening in Moscow, complete with much fanfare leading up to the night of the performance.

Leading up to the first act, a radio blared with a lecture regarding the “vile role of Christianity in the history of the peoples.” Participants dressed in choir robes sang against Christianity, while the audience laughed. An altar of wine bottles formed into a cross greeted those in attendance.

The star of the show, Alexander Rostovtsev – portraying Jesus – was supposed to read from the Bible, “Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.” He was then going to throw down the Bible grab the props next to him and say, “Give me the tailcoat and top hat!”

But something happened to Rostovtsev as he read the Bible. He stopped, visibly trembled, then continued to read the complete chapter to the now silent audience. Then, he made the sign of the cross and said, “Lord – remember me when thou comest into Thy kingdom!” He was not able to say more, for the curtain abruptly came down. The show was canceled at that moment. At least one sinner’s heart was changed that day.

PRAYER

Father, when we find ourselves in a place of enmity with You, please bring us back to a place of repentance and humility before Your feet. Amen.

VERSE

Verse James 4:8-10 (NIV)

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AUTHOR

• Rebecca Jones

  Rebecca Jones is a writer and cake decorating enthusiast who lives in Seaford, Delaware with her husband Tim, and her youngest son -- a musically gifted young man named Samuel. She is equally proud of her birds who have flown from the nest: Glenn, Daniel, and Rachel, and loves her role as mother-in-law to Taylor and Conner. She is owned by her three beautiful kitties -- Shiloh, Fritzie, and Baby -- and plays frisbee practically every day with her playmate: a dog named "Ringo."

  Rebecca makes her spiritual home at Abundant Life Church, Donovan's Road, Georgetown, where she helps in whichever capacity she is able and available.

  Rebecca writes for Morningstar Publications as a freelance newswriter. She also has been a freelance writer for web companies and organizations. In addition, she enjoys voice-over work, as well as oral storytelling.

  Rebecca has had work published in trade magazines, as well as the former "Christian Woman" magazine. "Chicken Soup for the Soul" has published stories in two of their books. She has had short stories published in five different published books.

  She is currently working on personal writing projects which include two plays, a book, a memoir, and a children's book or two. Rebecca can be reached at rebecca.jones.storyteller@gmail.com.