THE HOLY SEASON - DAY 2

 

Palm Sunday



Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion!  Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem!  See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the fool of a donkey.

                                                    Zechariah 9:9 (NIV)

                

 

 

 

These words from the Old Testament paint a vivid picture.  Can you see and smell the dust raised by the hooves of the donkey bearing our Lord?  Do you hear the shouts of "Hosanna!" and the laughter of children running alongside the road during Jesus' journey to Jerusalem?

 

 

We too can begin Holy Week with shouts of joy, despite knowing that his celebrated entry into Jerusalem was leading him to the cross.  For we know the "rest of the story":  this gentle king, righteous and humble, brought salvation to the world.  Incredible yet true--the Divine Son of God was willing to pay any price to come for us!  Rejoice!

 

 

Prayer

 

Loving God,

 

Teach us to be courageous enough to follow wherever you lead us, yet gentle like your son.  Thank you for coming to us through Jesus, and now through your Holy Spirit.  Help us follow his example and counsel as we continue to learn about courage, gentleness, humility, hope beyond this world, and love beyond limit. 

                                                                                   Amen

 

 

The story of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem is told in Matthew 21:1-11.

 

 

 

 

 

 

--bb