living as the saved

As we move into holy week and consider our Lenten journey, we turn to think about our own lives in relation to the work of Christ- giving his life in order that we may have a life of freedom. What kind of life are we living? When we look back at life’s end, will we be able to tell each other we have lived a good life that is worthy of the one who died in order that we may live?

This scene from Saving Private Ryan depicts Ryan as he visits the grave of one of the men who has given his life in Ryan’s stead. Ryan’s entire life has been lived in relation to this man who has died in his place.