The Triumphal Entry

The Triumphal Entry


Luke 19:37-40 When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mt. of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord, Pease in heaven and glory in the highest!”

Some of the Pharisees in the crown said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!” “I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.!”

Several years ago I have the privilege of working with the North Alabama Conference Cooperative School of Christian Mission One Day Children’s Event. We had over 350 children in attendance that year. I had begged family and friends to help with the hiking, crafts, food serving, and dance/games segments of the day. When the children arrived at camp that morning they were so excited that the workers became excited also. We were living on the high excitement from being together to learn about Jesus, being privileged enough to bring gifts of school supplies for children in another country, and time together to sing and dance the stories of Jesus. This is how the disciples of Jesus must have felt that day near the road to the Mt. of Olives. Joyfully praising God, and announcing to the world that the King they had been expecting had come. The people in authority tried to quiet the crowd, and told Jesus to keep them quiet. But Jesus must have been amused, and replied that he couldn’t keep them quiet…the disciples were overjoyed and excited and bounding with joy with having Jesus in their midst. Jesus said the excitement was such that even the stones on the ground were alive with joy and excitement.
Prayer: Lord, let us pray that we keep the excitement and joy of Jesus and his love for each of us alive and flowing each day of our lives. Amen