Holy Week

Palm Sunday:

Matthew 21:8-11
"A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted. "Hosanna to the Son of David!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the lord!" "Hosanna in the highest heaven!" When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, "Who is this?" The Crowds answered, "This is Jesus, the prophet of Nazareth in Galilee."

I just love Easter. We have now entered Holy Week, and I want to make sure I take the time to really reflect on how greatly I've been blessed. It amazes me everytime I think about the things Jesus went through this week. He comes into Jersualem treated like a King, and then a week later the same people who shouted "Hosanna!" are shouting "Crucify Him!" I realize the power of persuasion, maybe being on a Speech and Debate team in college taught me that, but how could a joyous crowd swich so quickly to an angry mob? I often wonder what side would I have been on if I lived back then. It scares me. Disiples who saw him feed 5,000 with a few fish and a few loaves, saw him heal lame and blind, and embrace sinners....denied him. How strong is my faith really?

God, during this time in Holy Week remind me how great you are. Help me to see the sacrifices you made for me then, and the sacrifices you make for me everday now. Surround me with yourself. Consume me. I love you. And I praise you. Amen.