Palm Sunday
Spring is in the air, the flowers are blooming, the temperatures are rising, and the rain is falling! For many of you with children, next week is spring break! I love getting a week off to be with my family so we can slow down and spend time with each other—no rushing from activity to activity. What a blessing!
This Sunday is also Palm Sunday, the beginning of our Easter celebration at GPBC!
“Hosanna to the Son of David!
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
–Matthew 21:9
These words of praise were shouted by the Israelites as Jesus entered into Jerusalem on a donkey nearly 2,000 years ago. The laying down of palm leaves was symbolic to the Israelites and would only be done for someone they felt was honorable and worthy of praise. Today we still remember and celebrate that glorious day and honor God as we recognize Jesus for who He is. How do you recognize Jesus and His sacrifice during the Easter season?
The kids at GPBC will spend time over the next couple of Sundays reflecting on Jesus as they wonder what it felt like to be an Israelite seeing Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem and discuss how Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection personally affects them. It’s always amazing to hear our young faith community recognize and honor Jesus!
I challenge you to take time this next week to reflect on Jesus’ ministry, sacrifice, and resurrection. How is He King of Kings in your life? I pray the Lord, Hosanna in the highest heaven, continues to draw you closer to Him this Easter season!