Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified”
Today Palms Sunday will be observed in churches around the world to remember Jesus riding into Jerusalem the Sunday before he was crucified. The people threw palm leaves and even their cloaks on the road shouting out Hosanna- save us.
But Jesus knew that only five days later the shouts would be, “crucify him.” Jesus knew he would be betrayed, arrested, put through a rigged trial, tortured beyond recognition, and nailed to the cross. Jesus knew all that was about to happen and he rode into Jerusalem. Jesus was no victim. He voluntarily went into Jerusalem to endure it all because of his love for us.
In many churches today children will come in carrying palm leaves or paper ones singing Hosanna. It makes for a nice moment for the parents and grandparents. It is fun to observe. But it does not capture the depth of the drama of the first Palms Sunday.
Jesus rode into Jerusalem hearing the shouts of Hosanna knowing fully well all that was about to transpire. He did so for you and me. That is what I will remember today.
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I can imagine the people waving the palm branches and singing their hosannas to the King! Happy Palm Sunday, Matt! 💃🏼🎶🌴
Happy Palms Sunday to you too
Thanks!
Amen, I am always struck how immediately following His descent from the Mount of Olives, to shouts of Hosanna, in Luke 19:41-44 He wept over Jerusalem and prophesied her destruction. To me, his mourning over those who rejected Him and His resolve to lay down His life for His people deserves far more focus than the ephemeral shouts of praise, and would truly glorify Him in the hearts of His people.
Great point
Reblogged this on Beauty from Ashes. and commented:
This is a guy whose blog I love. He writes this so well that I want to share his thoughts on psalm Sunday.
Thank you 🙂
Yes, indeed, He knew! And He did it anyway. That depth of love is beyond anything we can imagine! A beautiful and a humbling thing! Thank you for reminding us, Matt!
It is way beyond our understanding how Jesus could love us that much
Amen. What a wonderful Lord and Saviour that He is. He willing laid down His life for us all. Have a blessed Palm Sunday! We serve a risen Lord!
Amen little sister.
Blessings 🙂
Jesus came not to do His own will but the will of God His Father. May we learn to do the same. Matt, happy Palm Sunday!
Happy Palm Sunday to you too
Right, Jesus was no victim. He was, and Is our Savior. ❤
How are you doing dad?
I am ok. How are you sweet daughter? Love ❤️ you
I am getting there step by step. Some days are better than others, but God sustains us. 🙂 Love you too. ❤
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He preknew so much….yet He still withstood all the pain & suffering….for ME (& YOU!)
Amen 🙏
Amen! Matt, thanks for reminding us of the many contrasts we see in Holy Week. Yet, Jesus sees through all of them to eventually finish His mission.
And finish it he did