PRUMC Devotions

Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the Lord. This is the gate of the Lord; the righteous shall enter through it--Psalm 118:19-20

Creator of righteousness,

We prepare for Jesus to enter the gates of Jerusalem. Gates that both welcome and destroy him. Gates that herald new life but await death. Gates that promise kingship but lead to a cross. We know that temporal gates—gates to cities—are not to be trusted.

But your gates, the gates to your kingdom, are eternal. Your gates overcome death and speak a powerful word of righteousness to the world.

This Lent, help us choose wisely as we walk in faith. The gates of the world are tempting, but they ultimately lead us away from you. They call to us with material goods, selfishness, and gluttony. May we walk instead through your beautiful gates—gates of hope and peace and justice. Gates of new life, gates that build up rather than destroy.

May we, along with the psalmist, give thanks in all we do and enter into the gates of your kingdom.

In Jesus’ name we pray,

Amen.

Kate Floyd