ODB: Who Is This?
April 17, 2011
We honor God’s name when we call Him our Father and live like His Son.
READ: Luke 19:28-40
Blessed is [He] who comes in the name of the Lord! —Luke 19:38
Imagine standing shoulder to shoulder with onlookers by a dirt road. The woman behind you is on her tiptoes, trying to see who is coming. In the distance, you glimpse a man riding a donkey. As He approaches, people toss their coats onto the road. Suddenly, you hear a tree crack behind you. A man is cutting down palm branches, and people are spreading them out ahead of the donkey.
Jesus’ followers zealously honored Him as He entered Jerusalem a few days before His crucifixion. The multitude rejoiced and praised God for “all the mighty works they had seen” (Luke 19:37). Jesus’ devotees surrounded Him, calling out, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” (v.38). Their enthusiastic honor affected the people of Jerusalem. When Jesus finally arrived, “all the city was moved, saying, ‘Who is this?’” (Matt. 21:10).
Today, people are still curious about Jesus. Although we can’t pave His way with palm branches or shout praises to Him in person, we can still honor Him. We can discuss His remarkable works, assist people in need (Gal. 6:2), patiently bear insults (1 Peter 4:14-16), and love each other deeply (v.8). Then we must be ready to answer the onlookers who ask, “Who is Jesus?”
— Jennifer Benson Schuldt
Source: Our Daily Bread
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I am glad and delighted that the youth and I can share about Jesus in this coming Good Friday. Even though most of us will be just giving away tracks and balloons that proclaim that He is Risen!, I pray that the Lord will give us curious passers-by that wil not only take our items and read but will asked more about Jesus. Timely.