The Lenten season is almost over. Today is the start of the final week of Lent known to many as Palm Sunday. It was the day in which Jesus made His triumphant entry into Jerusalem riding on a donkey. This was the beginning of His last few days before His crucifixion. As Jesus rode into Jerusalem, people strewn their coats and palm branches along the streets for the donkey to ride on as they shouted Hosanna (Save)- Mark 11:10 -Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.
Jesus knew what was before Him, but He did not shrink back, he did not sneak into town in the middle of the night or early morning, He rode triumphantly on a donkey- an animal that was not of the greatest caliber. Jesus did not ask for accolades but the crowd recognized His worth – He was coming in the name of the Lord. Jesus entered Jerusalem as one who was assured of victory over His enemy not as one defeated. He knew that dying on the cross was His mission to give us Salvation forever.
Here is something that we can learn from this account: When we meet opposition and is being attacked by the enemy, do not retreat. When you realize the enemy is coming after your children or your family stand your ground. We must move as a person with a mission and one that is victorious. We have the victory over the enemy so there is no reason to be afraid. Just think of you averting the enemy’s plan to abort your children’s future, dreams and purpose.
The disciples did not really understand what this moment meant until much later- John 12:16. People won’t understand your actions when they realize that you are marching into the enemy’s camp, but after you have been through and come out victorious they will realize why you did what you did.
Start this week by reflecting on what God did for you through His son Jesus Christ and repay Him by walking in that victorious life He gave to you.
In His Service,
Vilma