Jesus had just been welcomed like a king into Jerusalem. His disciples, who had left everything behind to follow him for the past three years, were finally getting a glimpse of the Messiah they had hoped would deliver them. But, their idea of a Messiah was someone who would deliver them from their earthly struggles—at… Continue reading Holy Monday: Jesus Requires True Faith
Tag: Easter & Lent
Palm Sunday: Jesus the King
“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” Zechariah 9:9 Holy Week begins with a murderous plot by the Jews and praise from those who… Continue reading Palm Sunday: Jesus the King
How Repentance Brings Deep Rest
Following the Lord’s lead into a time of rest during this Lenten season, my heart feels free to draw near to the Throne of Grace. To my dismay, God is inviting me into a place of repentance. No easy task, but the work of true repentance brings deep rest to the Christian. Lent offers a time for… Continue reading How Repentance Brings Deep Rest