Hosanna, Praise, Blessing!

We begin our Holy Week journey with Palm Sunday. We are often surprised by what a day brings; we are almost overwhelmed what one week brought. Jesus is welcomed into Jerusalem as King! It's a grand celebration as streets are lined and children dance and sing. The people had high expectations of power and justice and peace. There's good news and bad news. The good news is that God desires the same. The bad news is that it will not unfold as they think.

Once again we are reminded that our way and God's way are different. I struggled to not add "often" before different. I want to believe that after all these years my way is God's way. The truth is that in my humanness I miss the mark. Walking with God always brings me surprises. Some are joyful, others are filled with sorrow, but they all work together for my good. Has God ever surprised your plan? If so I would enjoy sharing your story....just email me.

Some of the same people who cried hosanna, praise and blessing as Jesus entered Jerusalem are in the crowd that just days later shouts, "Crucify him!" The week did not go as they had planned and they turned their backs on the one who was willing to show love no matter what he faced. As followers of Jesus, we are called to do the same. Love is the road of Holy Week. Love is the road we are called to walk.

Join us this Palm Sunday as we worship Christ the King. Let us lift Jesus high knowing that all people will be drawn unto Him! Put your spiritual seat belts on as it's going to be an emotional ride. Thank God we know the rest of the story. With that knowledge let us truly enter into this week with our whole heart that we might learn to be more like Jesus in all that we do.

Rev Sandy, Pastor