(I wrenched my back and neck Saturday and was unable to go to church today. I'm sure it has been years since I missed attending Palm Sunday and Easter services. We've spent Easter in Baton Rouges often but we always found a church to attend. I want to recognize Palm Sunday and have decided to re-run the remarks I posted on Palm Sunday March 28 last year.)
Jesus and his disciples had been on a slow but determined trip to Jerusalem . On the way Jesus had preached and healed the lame and blind, and he warned his disciples that he would be put to death. Today he entered Jerusalem riding on a colt, and he was welcomed with adoration and acclaim. People carpeted the street with their cloaks and many waved palms. The crowd shouted "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessings on him who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the heavens! (Matthew 21/9)
Jesus faced arrest and crucifixion, but that day he could enjoy the excitement, joy and love that the people wanted to give him and that he deserved.
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