“Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King
28 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.
29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them,
30 “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here.
31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it.’”
32 Those who were sent ahead went and found it just as he had told them. 33 As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?”
34 They replied, “The Lord needs it.”
35 They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it. 36 As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road.
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How often does a traveler in your midst say to you, “The Lord needs it?” The Lord calls us to be a peaceful people, but he will endure great suffering after his triumphant entry into Jerusalem. We live in an age where many are questioning faith and their understanding of church and what makes church important. I am thankful we serve a God who is patient with us.
Those in Jerusalem started calling Jesus “King” that special day, but the tide did not take long to turn. I am thankful for the blessing that we can lament with him - share our innermost concerns with him, and yet he loves us so much that he goes to the cross for us! May we continue to be reflective in the weeks ahead before we reach the cross!
-Pastor Danny