Rev. Kevin Murphy
APRIL 1, 2012
Preparation Scriptures: Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29, Mark 11: 1-11
Kevin invites us to consider the purpose that Jesus had in mind when he planned for his arrival into Jerusalem riding on a colt, an event that we know as Palm Sunday. He feels that it was to give the crowds and us an opportunity to express love.
Like any relationship, the first blush of love is an important bonding experience. As any relationship becomes strained by responsibilities and other hardships, it is this first blush of love that makes it all worthwhile.
In many ways our relationship with Christ is much the same. If we are to serve him, it may at times seem inconvenient. But if we truly love him, it won’t seem like a burden at all.
This vision of Christ, dressed in white, riding into Jerusalem on an innocent colt, while being cheered by a vast crown strewing his path with palms couldn’t be better orchestrated for preparing our hearts to love this man and all that he represents.
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