During this time of the Church year, we gather in
congregations all over the world and begin to take that amazing journey toward
the cross and grave...
Imagine being the people that wave palm branches and shout
out “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.” We lay our palm branches down for our new
king to walk on. We prepare a path so
Jesus can walk with pride to over throw the powers that be. We imagine that it is a green carpet of glory
and prestige. But Jesus doesn’t seem to
be thinking the same thing. His response
is shocking. He doesn’t take advantage
of his power as Lord.
He doesn’t fight the Pharisees or temple elite. He doesn’t overthrow the government and bring
back the feeling that we had when King David was in his heyday. No.
Jesus Christ pokes and prods the authorities and they arrest Him. Not only that, they beat him and punish him
like a criminal. People that were waving
those branches of Lordship are now screaming “Crucify!”
He is placed on the cross.
It looks so very painful. His
breathing is slowing. I think I heard
him say something. Is he? Is he dead?
This can’t be! How can Jesus, the
Son of God, die? What will life be like
without him? Will he come back like he
said?
Join us as we take this journey anew at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church.
See you in the pew,
Pastor Steve
