Palm Sunday Musings

The Grand Marshal of any big parade today would be sitting in 'nice ride' maybe a CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE or some other equally impressive car.  But 2000 years ago Corvettes were scarce, and the sweet ride of choice In Jerusalem for any proper parade or 'triumphant entry' was a.. DONKEY.  Go figure!

And it was 2000 years ago Jesus sent a couple disciples to request his 'sweet ride' with the words... "The Master has need of it."
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And with this 'sweet ride' secured, the triumphant entry begins. The crowds cheer as Jesus rides down the streets on this 'choice' donkey.  Even some OUT STATE tourists could be heard declaring Jesus was King in their own special way...

​doncha know.

note: It is irony of Biblical proportions to realize the crowds on Palm Sunday shouted HOSANNA, then five short days later the crowds shouted CRUCIFY HIM!  

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​Now back to that first Palm Sunday while most were  celebrating King Jesus triumphant entry there were a few with bad attitudes I would describe as Palm Sunday Pouters.

​These were the religious leaders of the day who were mostly indignant of these crowds honoring Jesus while a few others were simply jealous of Jesus sweet (donkey) ride. 

Remember.. a good donkey was the Corvette of Jesus day. 

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This was how Holy Week began 2000 years ago (give or take a few cartoons). Seriously, that jubilant Palm Sunday would be followed later in the week with Jesus arrest and crucifixion. It was Friday, but Sunday was coming when Jesus was  resurrected that first Easter morning. 

This is the completion of God's Salvation plan for sinful mankind. His love and Amazing Grace is made complete.

So now 2000 years later let's remember to worship and honor our God.  Remember if you don't shout Hosanna, the Rocks may just do it for you.

Blessings,

​Jeff

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<-- this poor donkey laments turning down being Jesus Palm Sunday donkey. He could'a been somebody.. instead of a dumb donkey!

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