Jesus: Mark 11:8

 Jesus: Mark 11:8 by ric gustafson

Jesus chose when he would tell everyone he was the long awaited Messiah. Jesus chose the time when a lot of people would be in Jerusalem. Jesus chose the place when there would be huge crowds. Jesus chose the way he would proclaim his mission. The crowd went wild. The people were sure their liberation from Rome was here. The crowd spread cloaks on the road.

The crowd had the wrong idea of Jesus. They wanted him to be a national leader. He was not. That was not Jesus's mission. When people found out the real reason Jesus came, many people turned away from him. Later, many people cried out ' Crucify Him'. 

Jesus wants us to be a true friend and follower. Jesus loves us more than anything else.

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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric