Holy Week: Palm Sunday
The way of the cross began with cheers and acclamations.
The crowds yelling “Glory!” and “Hosanna!” also cried out “Crucify!” How fickle
people can be, and how quickly friends can turn.
As I ponder the start of Holy Week I’m drawn
to consider how often I concern myself with the opinions of others. How have I
compromised at times out of fear of man? I’m also struck by how many Christians
mare caught up with winning the approval of the world. Think of the compromises
so many denominations have made in the area of morals just to keep up with the
times. How many so called “Catholics” continuously call for major changes in
doctrine?
God has a plan, and that plan does not depend
upon the cheers or jeers of others. It’s easy to be a disciple when the crowds
are cheering for Jesus, but what do we do when they come with their pitchforks
and torches?
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