Luke 19:28-48

"Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' tell him, 'The Lord needs it.' " (19:30-31 NIV)

Growing up and hearing this verse, I used to think, “Jesus was psychic.” How else could he have predicted the location of the colt and the questions of the owners?

Later, in a Bible study, someone suggested, “Jesus knew His time was short and there would be a lot to do to go into Jerusalem. Perhaps He arranged for the colt to be there, in preparation."

Either way, how can you not be amazed at how things have come together for this triumphant entry into Jerusalem?

In today’s church, we celebrate this event on Palm Sunday. Tomorrow morning, around the world, Christians will be grabbing palm branches and shouting “Hosanna.” Some will do a procession on the the church grounds or around the sanctuary. Many will sing praises of “Prepare ye the way of the Lord.”

Palm Sunday is the start of our journey through the last week of Jesus’ life: Holy Week.

Let’s take time to celebrate the arrival of the Prince of Peace!

Challenge: Attend a Palm Sunday service in your neighbourhood.


Monday's reading: 20:1-44

(Today's post written by Allison Lynn.)