Matthew 21:8
Being the time of the passover there were, of course, thousands of people in Jerusalem and the surrounding area. Thus, this ‘very large crowd’ would be expected. Their use of the branches of the trees in this way is no surprise either, being a way that the Jews showed their joy at various times. So this was a grand public show for Christ.
What we must not miss here is how uncommon this was for Jesus. He had intentionally avoided this kind of thing. He had kept himself from being promoted by public sentiment as much as possible. So, this was out of keeping with the norm for him. Why then did he do this? The answer tells us both why he did this, and why he kept hidden on other occasions. And that answer is prophecy. He did everything he did to keep prophecy. So what he did this day was exactly what he needed to do prophetically.
Bible Reading: Revelation 10:1-14:20
Scripture Memory: James 1:7 “For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your grace. It is by Your grace in our lives that we can make it through the day. When we don’t know how to face the next hurdle in our lives, You are there to help. You don’t make the hills and valleys disappear. You give us strength in Christ to go through and over. Father, thank You for Your wisdom. When we are facing problems we don’t understand we can turn to You for the answers. Thank You! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a woman who needs salvation. Pray for two families that just lost loved ones.
Journal Entry #14094