For some, it's seen for getting what you gave up back. Hooray for consuming chocolate, coffee, bread, and getting your social media back! But what did you learn over these past few weeks about not having them? Did you rely on God when you were tempted? Did you fail? Did you even remember that you gave it up?
There's no such thing as the perfect Christian. (Even Jesus wasn't the perfect Christian...ya know, because he was Jewish and all...) but God will catch you in grace and forgive when you stumble.
The eight days that are the root of the Christian faith are so crucial, so important, so valuable, and yet, they're so hard to understand, most of the week is overlooked. In fact, most of the Lent season is overlooked. Sure, we have our "iconic" moments, Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Easter Sunday, but what happens between that? "Lent reminds us that there's no victory without struggle, no crown without a cross, no love without suffering."
Today, we'll look at Palm Sunday. Jesus rides into Jerusalem and is greeted by people waving branches and shouting "Hosanna!" How exciting and wonderful it would have been to be there. After, Jesus went to the temple. He didn't stay long and returned to where he was staying to rest and pray.
Today, I encourage you to prepare for this week with a heavy but happy heart. Jesus suffered but it was for a greater good. You might be suffering but you will be victorious in the end.
To read encounters of Palm Sunday in the Bible, check these sections out in the Gospels!
Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, & John 12:12-29
If that isn't enough to get you excited, here's a worship song to help prepare Christ coming to meet you. Hosanna!
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