PALM SUNDAY ....... 17.04.11
MATHEW : 21:1-11 AND 27:11-54 ...... "BLESSINGS ON HIM WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD." AND THE PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO MATHEW.
In ancient Israel a king who came in peace rode a donkey and in the Old Testament times the 'Ark of the Covenant ' was carried on a never ridden colt. Jesus in his 'first coming' comes as a peaceful and loving king and as a redeeming and merciful God. He is the king of our lives and God of our eternal destiny. But the common people welcomed him for the wrong reasons thinking that he was a 'Political Messiah' and a great prophet. So they welcomed him as a conquering hero waving palm leaves. Are we seeking just worldly favors from Jesus only for this life like the Jews ?
Jesus paid a heavy and painful price for redeeming our souls and for saving us from eternal punishment.
We were created in the image and likeness of God. But we lost that image and likeness because of sin and by our unholy living. Christ died to restore to us that lost image and likeness so that we can live in eternity with God as his beloved children.
Being merely sentimental or emotional about the passion and death of Christ is not enough. We have to use our will to sincerely repent over our past way of life and make really serious efforts to lead a life pleasing to God. Just as our spiritual ancestors were freed from the slavery of Egypt by Moses let us also pray that Jesus will completely free us from the burden and slavery of sin. Let our journey begin into a new life of joy, freedom and happiness with God as our Saviour. Let us joyfully and meaningfully celebrate 'Passion Week' with heartfelt prayer, purposeful penitence and effective good works.
God Bless.
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