Lutheran Devotional 25 March 2026, Wednesday Message
TOPIC: Settling Jesus’ Estate
And they cast lots to divide His garments. And the people stood by, watching. (Luke 23:34b-35a)
When people die, there is usually someone whose job it is to settle the estate. They follow the directions of the person’s will, if there is one; and they make sure the person’s heirs get what once belonged to him or her.
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Jesus’ estate was a very simple one. There was nothing to divide except for the clothes He stood up in—a robe, a tunic, a loincloth, sandals, perhaps a cloth to cover His head. That was it. The soldiers took care of settling His estate, gambling at the foot of His cross.
And yet Jesus left other goods to divide among His heirs, too—though it’s the Holy Spirit who’s acting as His executor. Jesus left us the forgiveness of our sins—all our shame and guilt, washed away forever. He left us peace with God, and a place in God’s family as His own children forever. He left us healing from all the brokenness evil has brought into our lives. And He left us everlasting life—a gift He shares with us in joy, now that He has risen from the dead and will never, ever, die again.
WE PRAY: Dear Jesus, thank You for Your gifts! Amen.
Reflection Questions:
- Have you ever inherited something? What was it?
- Now that Jesus is alive again, has He taken back His possessions?
- What is the best gift Jesus has given you, in your opinion right now? Why?
Today’s Readings:
Lenten Devotions were written by Dr. Kari Vo.
