Luke 19:37-38 As he
was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude
of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the
deeds of power that they had seen, saying, “Blessed is the king who comes in
the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!”
Our Palm Sunday services were really good yesterday. We
started with a joyous Jeans and Jazz service. Then at the traditional service,
the Chancel Choir’s rendition of their cantata “Canticle of the Cross” was
beautiful. The children processed with palms adding to the meaning of the
service. I was struck as I prepared my sermon by the difference in the mindset
between Jesus and the crowd. The crowd was
joyous, hailing Jesus as the king and liberator. Jesus knew he was not coming out of Jerusalem
until many terrible things happened. As
we move through this Holy Week, let us never lose sight of the sacrifice Jesus
made freely on our behalf.
Thank you God, for your unconditional, sacrificial
love. Help us this Holy Week to get a
grasp on the extent of that love. We ask
in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Have a blessed week!
Paige
Paige
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