Palm Sunday - Charles Stanley
Hindsight
is always 20/20. Yet while we are in a particular situation, we tend to make
things out to be what theyaren’t and infer wrong meanings. We kick ourselves,
thinking, If only I had known then what I know now!
Jesus’
triumphal entry into Jerusalem must have been one of those moments for His
disciples. It had appeared to be such a wonderful day for them—and it was, but
for different reasons than they realized. They thought the Messiah had come to
reestablish Israel’s power in the world. But God had something else in mind.
The
disciples weren’t the only ones who had misconceptions about the Messiah. Many
Jews of the day expected Him to be an earthly king. When the crowds heard Jesus
was coming to Jerusalem, they cheered, “Hosanna! ” which means, “Save now!”
They saw Him as their new King, come to bring salvation from political and
societal oppression. He raised the dead—no doubt he could also restore the
kingdom of David and free them from Roman rule.
Seated
upon a donkey, Jesus resembled a ruler returning to his city in peacetime,
loyal subjects lining his path with coats and palm fronds. Even the Pharisees
were there watching in indignation, saying, “Look, the world has gone after
Him” (John 12:19).
This
week, think back to those times when circumstances looked one way but turned
out to be something else entirely. Remember when you realized God was different
than you imagined and saw His will unfold in surprising ways. Look for an
opportunity to share your insight with a friend or loved one.
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