Sunday April 9
Palm Sunday
Bible Reading: Matt. 21: 1 - 17
Topic: Behold Your King Comes
This passage falls into
the last days of Jesus' Ministry on earth.
Jesus entered Jerusalem riding
on a common animal meant for burden bearing (Gen. 49: 11) to bear the burden of
men's sin.
The people who expected a
Political Deliverer from Roman
oppression gave Him a Royal Reception.
The cry of the people -
"Hosanna" - means 'save us now'
He did indeed save but not
in the way they thought He would.
He eventually died on the
Cross and ascended to the Right Hand of God.
He will ultimately reign
over all kings and nations.
The triumphal entry was
followed by Jesus' second cleansing of the Temple (John 2: 13-16).
Corrupt money changers
used exorbitant exchange rates and sacrificial doves were sold at great profit.
All these took place in the only place where the Gentiles were allowed to stay
and worship.
If you are in business, do
you deal unfairly?
Let the Word of God 'drive
out' your corrupt dealings.
Is there any way our
activities in Church constitute a hindrance to those who seek to worship God as
the Gentiles did?
Jesus is still ready to save, heal and cleanse if only we will cry to Him.
Jesus is still ready to save, heal and cleanse if only we will cry to Him.
Let's take advantage of
His readiness to save and ask Him today.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for
coming to save me. Please prepare me for Your Second Coming, Amen
Memory verse: Matt. 21 : 9
"And the multitude
that went before and that followed cried saying, Hosanna to the Son of David.
Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest"
(The Daily Devotional Guide of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion)
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