Today we are reading Luke 19. In this chapter we read about the Triumphal Entry. “And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, saying, “Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ you shall say this: ‘The Lord has need of it.'” So those who were sent went away and found it just as he had told them. And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?” And they said, “The Lord has need of it.” And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. And as he rode along, they spread their cloaks on the road. As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.” He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”” Luke 19:28-40 ESV In the church we call this event Palm Sunday. We remember it by having joyful hymns and waving palm branches. How do you picture Jesus’ expression as He rode down the Mt. of Olives? Was He like a politician or star athlete in a ticker-tape parade? Or, was He serious and determined to follow through on a difficult mission? When we remember this moment, we have to keep in mind the over-arching purpose of Jesus. Everything is impacted by His purpose. Nothing can be removed from that context. He came to die for us. May His purpose impact everything you do. Pastor Tim