Devotion for Sunday Palm Sunday March 25, 2018
Topic: Jesus
Christ Moved The City
Text:
Matthew 21:1 – 11
After the birth of Jesus and the visit of the wise
men from the east, the whole city of Jerusalem was “disturbed” (Matthew 2:3).
Again, Jesus caused a great disturbance in the city of Jerusalem which gave
rise to the question, “Who is this?” The reply to that question was “It’s
Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” But Jesus is the prophet who was
to come (Deuteronomy 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. As the procession descended from Mount Olives,
it was in plain view of all Jerusalem, and its magnitude, shouts and songs
excited the wonder of the whole city. By who is this, the questionnaire wanted
to know the person worthy of such honour. By this event, 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 sect of Pharisees, were moved with envy.
Where do you belong in these two groups? Do you ask, who is Jesus, because you
want to know Him or you want to ridicule Him like the Pharisees? Sing A&M 99, Abu 41
Food for
Thought:
Why do seek to know Jesus – to ridicule Him or to serve Him as Lord and
Saviour?
Memory
verse: Matthew
21:10
Prayer: Grant O God, that I
will know Jesus in order to serve Him as my Lord and Saviour.
