Matthew 21:10
It is important to understand exactly what happened here. The word translated ‘moved’ here means just what it says. It literally means that all of the city was agitated, set in motion, shook up, etc. by his arrival. Why was there such a response? For at least a couple of reasons. First, many of them did know Christ already (such as the Jewish leaders) and were surprised by what was uncharacteristic for Christ. He had not made himself available for such public shows before. Indeed, a contingent of them set off to tell him to make it stop. Second, there were some who were not very familiar, or not at all, with Christ. So, they thought that the Messiah might indeed be arriving, and how right they were! Thus, because of Jesus’ past ways of handling himself and the public, this event took upon a genuineness that shook up the holy city.
Bible Reading: Revelation 19:1-22:21
Scripture Memory: James 1:7 “For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I want to be shaken up, agitated, moved by Christ. I want him to always challenge me. I never want to be guilty of forgetting him. Christ is the single most important person in my life. He is the most important person in history. He is the center of it all, and he must have the preeminence. In my life may he be the most prominent person. May we all submit to his Lordship, his position as the Master of our lives. Christ is Your Perfect Son, Father. Thank You for giving Him to us. Thank You for ministering to us, Lord Jesus. You are so Wonderful! May we serve You forever, dear Lord! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for our nation. Pray for Christian men to choose to be spiritually mature. Pray for the lost.
Journal Entry #14096