Hosanna!

Rob Lopez

The account of Christ riding into Jerusalem on an ass fulfilled the prophecies from ages prior and the greeting that Christ received was similar to a presidential inauguration.

The people are only concerned with their individual problems and Jesus is no performer that does a trick upon request.

The misguided joy and excitement that is surrounding this entry into the holy city must have been one of the most difficult moments that Jesus went through.

I assert that the pain of knowing that people don't "get it" is worse that the pain of a crucifixion. There is a definitive end to a crucifixion.  

Hammering nails in a person's hands and feet are horrible but with the knowledge that people "don't get it" there is a perpetual pain that greets you daily and for a lifetime.

Jesus said many times that his closest friends "don't get it" and how did He expect strangers, that only wanted someone to overthrow the present governmental state to understand.

Palms waving and cheering crowds are surely met with a sad heart.  Jesus knew what was coming and the "blindness" he so often spoke of was right in front of him.

If only we can SEE with the heart of Christ.  If only we STAND with an understanding of LOVE.  If only we could LIVE with trusting more in the Steersman than with our plans.

Palm Sunday begins Passion week, the final journey to calvary.  We stand cheering with an expectation of a trick or favor only to be disappointed in the realization that Jesus does no tricks and favors.

Now, what do we do?  We crucify him and look for someone who will fulfill our need.

This brings us to our life, today, in 2015.  Holy Week is a time to LIVE in the life of Christ in those final days.

Be well my readers and know God Loves us ALL, in spite of our selfish ways.  The cheering should be at the tomb on Sunday when we are saved and not by our standards.