Father God Lord Jesus Holy Spirit We present ourselves before You again this Sunday. We remember, this Palm Sunday, Your kingly entry into Jerusalem. At the right time, You fulfilled the long previous Word that You would arrive on a donkey’s colt. Hundreds of foretellings point to Details of the life You were destined to live. This humble procession into the holy city Is one—that Israel’s King would Arrive in peace on a donkey’s colt. The festive mood was not to last, though, Because we did not understand The timing of your plan. We had hoped then for political power but You meant to give spiritual power. You knew, Jesus, that you were On your way to a sacrifice, not A celebration. And yet, you received the Adulation of that celebratory crowd. Because, of course, You are King. You are King of all creation. You are King of our hearts. You are King over any other king. Holy Spirit, please expose our idolatry. We want to give pure hearts To You, the King of our lives. We will never give up submitting to your authority. There’s always more to lay before You. And the best is yet to be, When your power and peace fully arrive. Amen.
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Hi Karen,
Once again, thank you for sharing! I love this:
The festive mood was not to last, though,
Because we did not understand
The timing of your plan.
O Lord, how many times in my life have I rejected YOU simply because I didn't understand (or didn't like) Your timing?