The crowds in Bethany greeted Jesus by waving palm branches and shouting “Hosanna”. During the next few days, Jesus challenged the religious leaders and drove crooks out of the temple. In just a few days the people made a complete 180⁰. Jesus didn’t live up to their immediate expectations so they shouted, “Crucify Him!” They killed Him because He wasn’t the One they had bargained for. And like people today and people in all times who want Jesus, they want a Jesus of their own invention. They want the Jesus who walks in and says, “I’m going to solve all your problems. I’m going to deliver you from all your enemies and make life wonderful for you.” They don’t want a Jesus who is going to come into the city and immediately clean up a dirty house. .
How many times do you proclaim the greatness of God or celebrate His goodness and then when things don’t go right shake your fist at Him? We would never admit that we’ve done that. We might instead turn to quiet resentment. Which crowd do you identify with? Is it those who sang “Hosanna” or those who said, “Crucify Him?” Do you want the Jesus you’ve invented or do you want the new life that following this rebel king Jesus will bring? Is this where you need to make a 180⁰?
Set List for April 1
Hosanna (Praise is Rising) YouTube
Hallelujah (Your Love is Amazing) YouTube
Amazing Love (You Are My King) YouTube
Hosanna (I See the King of Glory) YouTube
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