Palm Sunday

Theme: Following the Lord’s Directions

By Rev. Dr. Emmanuel E James

Read: Matthew 21:1-12

 The disciples followed the Lord's directions on "Palm Sunday". His directions are specific (Vss. 1-3). Jesus told the disciples where to go, what to do, and what to say.

Through the Word of God and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we too will receive specific instructions to live our life (Rom. 12:2, John 16:12-14, Psalm 32:8). They were to go and do exactly as they were told. This is still our responsibility.

The Lord’s directions are Scriptural (Vss. 4-5).  Jesus came into this world to fulfill Scripture and to do God's will (John 4:34, 9:4, Mat.  5:18). We should do the same (Mark 13:31). God's Word would be fulfilled if the disciples obeyed. Fulfilling God's will is the best reason in the world for obeying God. After all, God's will is "good, acceptable and perfect" (Romans 12:2)

 The Lord’s directions are exact (Vss. 6-7). The disciples found things to be just as Jesus told them. We count on God's directions as accurate (Mark 11:1-6). Jesus doesn't really need anything. He is self-sufficient.  But the Lord has chosen to needed thing. He needed the donkey in order to fulfill prophecy.    

 We also notice that Lord’s directions are special (Vss. 8-11) because the directions that the disciples followed were part of a great day when God's Word was fulfilled. Whenever we follow God's directions, the results will be special and supernatural. Sinners will be challenged and saved. Saints will be edified. The crowds gave to Jesus adoration and praise.

Devoted men and women are needed to live, obey and serve the Lord Jesus Christ.  There is a high cost for devotion, and service to the Lord (Luke 9:23-24, 4:26-27).

 Prayer:

Dear Lord Jesus, today I praise You and worship You as you enter the city of Jerusalem as King. Enter into my heart, my home and my church as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Sit on the throne of my heart  and take control of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.