Lent is a sacred journey of the soul.
A season of reflection, repentance, and spiritual awakening, Lent prepares us for the most profound moment in human history: the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The 40 days of Lent mirror two pivotal events in Scripture:
- Jesus in the wilderness: 40 days of fasting, prayer, and temptation—an intense period of spiritual preparation before launching His public ministry.
- The Israelites in the desert: 40 years of wandering, purification, and transformation before entering the Promised Land.
Yet here’s a deeper revelation:
Lent does not simply span 40 days. It spans 47.
From Ash Wednesday (February 14, 2024) to Easter Sunday (March 31, 2024)—there are exactly 47 days, including the Sundays, which are traditionally considered days of rest.
This hidden truth connects the number 47 to the very rhythm of Lent. It is a divine code, subtly woven into the fabric of our faith—a reminder that God is present even in the details.
The number 47 in this context becomes a symbol of divine alignment. It represents the fullness of the journey, not just the struggle but also the grace, the rest, the mercy, and the resurrection.
Lent is not just about giving something up—it’s about stepping into something greater. It’s about preparing your heart for victory, refining your spirit, and awakening to the power of resurrection within your own life.
So embrace the 47-day journey.
Let it be a time of transformation.
Let it be a time when heaven draws near.
And let it be a reminder: God is in the wilderness, in the waiting, and in the resurrection to come.
‘Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry’
Matthew 4:1-2