Today we are reading Matthew 21. In this chapter we read about Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem.“The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and put on them their cloaks, and he sat on them. Most of the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” And when he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred up, saying, “Who is this?” And the crowds said, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.”” Matthew 21:6-11 ESV It seems strange to have a “triumphant entry” before a victory. Jesus was on His mission to suffer and die for our sins. The people were giving Him a “heroes welcome”. He was much more than a hero! The small political victory they wanted Him to provide was nothing compared with the glorious eternal victory that is ours through faith. May God bless you to walk in this victory! Pastor Tim
