Saturday 19 March 2016

WHO IS THIS? Devotion for Palm Sunday March 20, 2016

WHO IS THIS? Devotion for Palm Sunday March 20 2016  

Text: Matthew 21:1 – 11  Memory verse: v 10

Happy Palm Sunday! When Jesus had been born and the wise men had come seeking him, the entire city of Jerusalem was ‘disturbed’ (Matt 2:3). Again, Jesus caused a great disturbance in the city. To the question, “Who is this?” came the reply, “It’s Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” But Jesus was not just another prophet; He was the prophet who was to come (Deut 18:15-18). No wonder the city was in an uproar! There was great excitement. The sight of such a multitude, the shouts of the people, and the triumphant procession through the city, excited much attention and inquiry to know who was being celebrated. By “Who is this,” the questionnaire wanted to know the person worthy of such honour.

With this triumphant entry into Jerusalem, Jesus boldly declared Himself King, and the crowd gladly acknowledged that and joined Him. When Jesus came into Jerusalem all the city was moved; some perhaps were moved with joy, who had waited for the consolation of Israel; others, of the Pharisees, were moved with envy. Where do you belong in these two groups? Do you ask, who is this, because you want to know Jesus of Nazareth or you want to ridicule Him?

Food for Thought: Why do you seek to know Jesus – to ridicule Him or to serve Him as Lord and Saviour?  

Prayer: Grant, O God, that I will know Jesus in order to serve Him as my Lord and Saviour.

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