Lenten Devotion - Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025
Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025 Scripture: Luke 19:28–40 Devotion: Jesus enters Jerusalem not on a warhorse, but on a donkey—a symbol of peace. The crowds shout, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” There is joy, but beneath the surface, tension is building. Palm Sunday reminds us that praise can be loud and fleeting. The same crowd that celebrates today may cry “Crucify” later in the week. But Jesus doesn’t ride in for applause. He rides in with resolve, knowing that wholeness will come through brokenness . What kind of king is this? One who moves toward suffering. One who refuses to use power for self-protection. One who enters the chaos with peace, determined to make things right—not through domination, but through love. Action Steps: Find a palm branch or green branch and place it somewhere visible as a reminder of Jesus’ peaceful power. Write a prayer of welcome: “Jesus, I welcome You into my life, just as You are.” Ask: What...