Jesus' entry into Jerusalem was one of the last steps on His journey to the cross. The parade which proceeded was not by accident, His ministry had been building to this moment. To the crowd Jesus was much like a visiting celebrity, the fulfillment of their hopes for freedom from the Romans. But like the people of Jesus day, many don't understand the kind of messiah He is or the salvation He brings. See when he died on the cross the cheering crowds were gone. We often abandon Christ when a witness is what is needed. They cried "Save now" yet he was not welcome in their lives. We want to be saved from the enemy on the outside, but he came to save us from the enemy inside.
Jesus had already explained the risk of following Him. See we must deny our self daily, take up your cross to follow him. This is not a casual decision to join an organization or follow a parade, no we now give the Holy Spirit permission to change our old thought patterns, habits, and relationships, and actually invite Jesus into our everyday lives. Is Christ a curiosity for you, are you a week-end warrior, or are you ready to risk a total commitment, placing Him at the center of your life, permitting His power to change you completely? A large crowd followed Jesus on Palm Sunday, but His following faded at the foot of the cross.
Think about your relationship with Christ. How welcome is Jesus in your life? Are you a casual follower who leaves when the going gets tough? Or are you taking risk for Him, placing your life in His hands and following His will? Who is Jesus in your life?
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