Who is This? It’s Jesus.

"Tell the people of Jerusalem, 'Look, your King is coming to you. He is humble, riding on a donkey—riding on a donkey's colt.'" ... Most of the crowd spread their garments on the road ahead of him, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. Jesus was in the center of the procession, and the people all around Him were shouting, "Praise God for the Son of David! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the LORD! Praise God in highest heaven!" The entire city of Jerusalem was in an uproar as He entered. "Who is this?" they asked. And the crowds replied, "It's Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee." Matthew 21:5, 8-11

Fishermen's Anchors in Israel

Did the Jews feel weighed down by the Romans?

Imagine the oppression that the Israelites felt under the Roman reign of their country. This included military occupation; the control of their religious activities, as noted by Josephus; violence like Herod ordering the killing of all boys two years old and younger living near Bethlehem; and high taxes, leaving the average Jewish farmer or fisherman, poor. The Jews were looking for their Messiah—a political ruler to save them from the Romans.

So here enters the King riding on a donkey…Hosanna! Would you have joined the crowd shouting blessings on this presumed King—their political savior? Who is He? It is Jesus—from Nazareth—who has been healing the sick, giving blind their sight…and He even brought a dead man back to life in Bethany. If He can do that—He can save our country from the Roman occupation! Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the King. Do you see Jesus as your Savior? Do you have a relationship with Him that allows you to rely on Him?

 Prayer ~ Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the King…You are that King of glory, Lord Jesus—You are my King and I will praise You daily.

Daily Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 4-8

Hosanna!

Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the King!

Blessed Palm Sunday!

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