Lent 2014 day 34 by ric gustafson
Luke 19:38- ' They said " Blessings are the king who comes in the name of the Lord".
Jesus was proclaimed a king on Palm Sunday. What kind of king was he?. The people were expecting a king coming in a parade on a beautiful steed, Instead, Jesus rides in on a borrowed donkey. Instead of the cream of society, Jesus's disciples of fishermen and tax collectors greeted him. People could not believe how a backwoods carpenter would help them overthrow the Romans. Jesus had no army or political power.
Jesus's kingship was more broader than any human king. What Jesus came to conquer was sin and death. Instead of a throne, Jesus was riding toward a cross to save us.
Jesus, help me to understand that your kingdom is greater than anything here on this earth.
research help: ' The Sanctuary For Lent' by Sue Mink
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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