Palm Sunday - A Life That Preaches The Gospel

When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it.  Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields.Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted,

“Hosanna!”

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

 “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!”

“Hosanna in the highest heaven!”

Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple courts. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the Twelve. Mark 11:7-11

Up to now, Jesus's ministry is filled with miracles followed by commands not to tell anyone who He was. Today, things are different. Jesus enters Jerusalem in a very public manner. The ruckus was such that the religious leaders told Jesus to quiet his disciples, to which Jesus responded, "If they keep quiet, the rocks will cry out." 

Jesus had changed lives and the people knew it. They were excited. They worshiped Him because of who He was and for what he'd done in their lives. 

I wonder if my attitude toward Christ reflects the life He's given me. 

No, I don't have to wonder. So many times, it does not. I did not expect or plan to discuss this brutal reminder, but here we are. 

I originally planned to make today about the confidence of knowing WHOSE I am and embracing my identity in Christ. I originally planned to focus on knowing God's plan for my life and being secure in that. I still think these are good things, but maybe the purpose of my little exercise in reflecting on Holy Week is not about me at all. (imagine that)

Maybe I've felt prompted to reflect on Holy Week so that I am reminded of who Christ is and what Christ has done... not who I am and what I should do. 

I'm sure there are more reverent and theologically impressive things to take away from Palm Sunday, but ...

 
Today I am left with these simple thoughts:

• I want to know who I am  in Christ and what I'm here for... and be secure in that.

• More than that, I want to live a life that constantly and consistently points to Christ and the many ways He has changed my life.

• Most of all, I want to live each moment  filled with gratitude, praise, and adoration;  recognizing and acknowledging in my heart WHO Christ is. 

Much Love and Big Big hugs!
K