Day 38 | 40-Day Lenten Fast & Devotional

While we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. -Titus 2:13-14

Good morning, family of God. It's day number 38 of our 40-day Lenten devotional. Wow — what a journey we’ve been on. These last 38 devotionals have led us to this moment: Maundy Thursday.

Maundy Thursday, in the traditional liturgical calendar, is when we remember the Last Supper. It’s also a time where the practice of foot washing reminds us of humility and service.

This moment powerfully encapsulates our theme for the week — redemption. Redemption, in its essence, is Christ’s — and God’s — ability to go beyond our shortcomings. To meet us in the places where we miss the mark. To look past all the ways we fall short as humans, and still place within us a desire and a calling to serve.

If you have your Bibles with you, I’d love for you to turn to the book of. Paul is writing to his son in the ministry, and gives us some marching orders for how to live with both the weight of our sin and the grace that redeems us from it.

Titus chapter 2, beginning at verse 13, says: "We wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for Himself a people that are His very own, eager to do what is good.”*

I love this because it shows how God is purifying us — redeeming us — so that we belong to Him. Paul says we are His very own. That resonates with me.

You know how we take pride in our families? We say things like, "You’re a Pal,” or “You know what kind of cloth you’re cut from,” or “You know how we do.” That’s about legacy, identity, and belonging. It’s the same with God. When Christ redeems us, we begin to reflect His attributes — and one of the clearest is being eager to serve. But let’s be real: it’s hard to be eager to serve when you feel like you fall short so often. It’s hard to want to step up when you constantly feel unworthy. That’s exactly why Christ came — to redeem you.

Christ’s redemption reminds us there is no condemnation. That doesn’t mean a free pass to do whatever we want — it means we’re not bound or enslaved by our sin. We can move forward in forgiveness and become better.

On Maundy Thursday, Jesus did something powerful — He washed His disciples’ feet. That act of service was more than symbolic; it was a model. He showed us what humility looks like in action, what leadership through service truly means. And just like Christ washed them, we are called to wash others— to serve, to love, and to spread the gospel of redemption.

Because the truth is, none of us just have dirty feet — we have dirty lives. And we need God to continually cleanse and purify us. That’s what redemption is about. Not about being perfect — but about being bold enough to recognize where we went wrong, and becoming better because we’ve already been forgiven. It’s a mindset — and that mindset should shape how we live.

So today, on Maundy Thursday, as we remember the Last Supper and Christ’s example of humble service, let’s carry this truth with us: we are redeemed to serve, and we move forward by faith and grace.

God bless you. Have an incredible Thursday.