People were waving palm branches as a
sign of deliverance and victory as Jesus entered Jerusalem. But just five days
later, when some realized he had a different agenda than theirs, they changed
their minds about Jesus, and changed their cry from “Hosanna!” to “Crucify
him!” And those palm branches turned into the cross.
What the people wanted was deliverance from the bondage of Rome. What the people needed was deliverance from the bondage of sin. They wanted political freedom and prosperity. But Jesus did not come to save us from our social situation. He came to save us from our sinful situation.
People want Jesus on their own terms. But you can’t dictate terms to Jesus. He is the conquering King, who dictates terms to you. And his terms are surrender! Jesus can save you, because he has conquered sin, death, and hell. And when you’re saved, it’s because he has conquered you! Yes, Jesus will take you as you are. But then he changes who you are!
“Living For Today With An Eye For Tomorrow”©
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