Holy Week - Palm Sunday

 by Yvette van Niekerk

Mark 11:1-11 (The Message)

Entering Jerusalem on a Colt

11        1-3 When they were nearing Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany on Mount Olives, he sent off two of the disciples with instructions: “Go to the village across from you. As soon as you enter, you’ll find a colt tethered, one that has never yet been ridden. Untie it and bring it. If anyone asks, ‘What are you doing?’ say, ‘The Master needs him, and will return him right away.’”

4-7 They went and found a colt tied to a door at the street corner and untied it. Some of those standing there said, “What are you doing untying that colt?” The disciples replied exactly as Jesus had instructed them, and the people let them alone. They brought the colt to Jesus, spread their coats on it, and he mounted.

8-10 The people gave him a wonderful welcome, some throwing their coats on the street, others spreading out rushes they had cut in the fields. Running ahead and following after, they were calling out,

Hosanna!

Blessed is he who comes in God’s name!

Blessed the coming kingdom of our father David!

Hosanna in the highest heaven!

11 He entered Jerusalem, then entered the Temple. He looked around, taking it all in. But by now it was late, so he went back to Bethany with the Twelve.

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It's noted that some of the most familiar teachings and stories of the gospels occur during this week preceding Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.

As believers, we have our foundation with Christ and our faith build in studying His Life.

Jesus Christ was fully God; He also was fully man and walked a human life. He enjoyed joy and love with suffering and hardship. The Lord Jesus teaches us by example, showing us how to navigate challenges.

My learning right now is to focus on Jesus' demonstration as to what it looks like to live with a strong connection to God the Father and how to show deep compassion to people.

My life is a struggle especially when it comes to compassion for people. 

I find it extremely difficult when it comes to people, I seem to get burned every time I let my guard down. Trusting people isn't something I do well, the odd occasion I do, guess what, and they burn me. Hey but never use my life as an example, the best example we can follow is the Lord Jesus Christ's. 

 

Prayer

Dear Father God, I want to connect with You today here, as I seek You in Your Word. I am focusing on the life of my Lord Jesus Christ, I pray Holy Spirit, please help me. In Jesus Christs Name Amen

 

 

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