Finding Our Way in the Wilderness: Turning Away from Loneliness – Rev. Martha McLean (First Sanctuary)

April 10, 2025 00:14:43
Finding Our Way in the Wilderness: Turning Away from Loneliness – Rev. Martha McLean (First Sanctuary)
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Finding Our Way in the Wilderness: Turning Away from Loneliness – Rev. Martha McLean (First Sanctuary)

Apr 10 2025 | 00:14:43

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First Cary UMC's First Sanctuary Sermon "Finding Our Way in the Wilderness: Turning Away from Loneliness” – Rev. Martha McLean – Sunday, April 6, 2025

Scripture: Luke 22:39:46

Throughout the season of Lent,  we have witnessed the devil’s temptation towards Jesus in the wilderness, and explored all of the ways that Jesus turns away from them. But how many of us would find ourselves clinging to the temptations of the world - promises of worldly desire, power, and pride - if it weren’t for the presence of God? In Luke 22,  Jesus retreats to the Mount of Olives, the disciples follow him. Before leaving the disciples to pray, he encourages them to pray against the temptations of the world. When he steps away to pray by himself, it becomes clear that he is not alone. For the promise and presence of God through the angels surrounds him. In the wilderness, we need God and one another to turn away from loneliness.

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