Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, a series of rapidly unfolding events in the life of Jesus and his disciples that leave us gasping for air! The triumphal entry into Jerusalem; the Last Supper; the arrest, trial, crucifixion, and burial of Jesus… all carrying us toward the day of Christ’s resurrection the following Sunday.
As we shout “Hosanna” this Sunday, we should remember that many in the crowd who gave him a triumphal entry into Jerusalem on that day cried “Crucify Him!” just a few days later. Their story is a reminder that our faith in Jesus must be constant, whether we are basking in the light of a glorious day or weeping in the shadows of His cross. Christian faith isn’t based on our surroundings – it is built on the soul-saving, death-defeating truth of His death and resurrection.
May our Holy Week and Easter gatherings fortify our faith in the One who died to set us free and rose from the grave to give us life everlasting!