Today is Palm Sunday
Are you singing Hosanna as Jesus passes by you.
John 14
The story of when Mary anointed Jesus and washed His feet.
Prior to this Jesus brought her brother back from the dead.
They were all just enjoying fellowship together. This woman who needed to experience the love of Jesus broke open her jar of perfume and washed Jesus feet.
The disciples tried to push her away. Jesus said leave her alone.
The next day Jesus rode into town and people were signing praises and shouting Hosanna to the most high.
Jesus knew what was coming and he was preparing those He loved.
Mary didn’t let what people had to say keep her from pouring her love on her savior.
People didn’t let the religious people keep them from praising .
As we enter into the Holy Week don’t let people keep you from praising your redeemer. Don’t let circumstances keep you from His presence.
This week our focus should be on the one who died and rose again.
Because He lives I can face tomorrow.
Easter isn’t about bunnies, candy or eggs. It’s about celebrating our risen Lord.
Yes, in the past I have got Easter baskets for the kids. Yes, we had an egg hunt. I see that as a quality time with family. When my kids were young we would go to my brothers or my grandparents and enjoy a meal together, then watch all the kids big and small run around at hunt eggs. Many times we had friends that didn’t have family join our gatherings. We enjoyed having fun, laughing, talking and just making memories. That wasn’t our focus nor was it what I taught my children that the holiday was about.
This year I have opted to not do these things. I don’t want our focus to be on anything except Jesus.
Will I buy candy, yes. Will I tell them a story with the resurrection eggs absolutely.
Easter is about Jesus don’t lose focus on that.
Jesus died so that we could be free. Don’t allow the enemy to keep you from being free.
Let the Easter be a time of restoration in your life.
As you go about your day. Sing your praises to our King. As you go through this week keep your eyes on Jesus.
