I Will Sing to the Lord | Lent Devotional Day 42

Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ Death
March 31, 2026
Written by Claire Gunn

I Will Sing to The Lord

Scripture:

1 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord:
I will sing to the Lord, for an overflowing victory!
    Horse and rider he threw into the sea!
2 The Lord is my strength and my power;
    he has become my salvation.
This is my God, whom I will praise,
    the God of my ancestors, whom I will acclaim.
3  The Lord is a warrior;
    the Lord is his name.
Exodus 15:1-3

Reflection:

When I look back on Holy Weeks and Easters from my childhood, my strongest memory is always of the Easter Vigil service at my childhood church. We would process silently into a dark church by candlelight, and after a few readings, the lights powered on and the choir broke into the “Canticle of the Free” based on the Exodus passage above. It was always so powerful, the wave of light and song casting out darkness and silence. A cantor beautifully singing, “I am free”.

When I think of Jesus’ resurrection, joyful song and bright light still resonate with me. Easter comes, and as a church we cast out darkness through our bright (and rocking) Easter service. We sing, we dance, and we celebrate that God is alive. I can’t think of anything we need more these days than to bask in the light of the resurrection. This year, my prayer is that we can extend the hope, freedom, and joy of Easter morning to the world around us and share God’s strength, defense, and salvation with those who need it most.

Prayer:

Dear God,
In a time that can feel dark, may the Easter triumph of light over darkness remind us that God’s strength and salvation are steadfast and can empower us to be the light to those around us. May the joy and celebration of Easter fill our hearts with hope and strength. Amen.

Reflection Questions:

How can I cast out darkness and be the light in my community?
How can I extend and spread the song of Easter in my day-to-day life?

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