Devotion 3/24, A very special journey begins,

“As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here.  If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.’”
They went and found a colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. As they untied it,  some people standing there asked, “What are you doing, untying that colt?” They answered as Jesus had told them to, and the people let them go. When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted,
“Hosanna!”
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
“Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!”
“Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple courts. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the Twelve.” Mark 11:1-11

Jesus calls us to another path where we harbor spiritual poverty, meekness, cleanness of heart, service, and unconditional love, so that we can join in the pilgrimage of transforming our lives in love.

Yes, more than 2000 years ago, Jesus promoted the inclusion of all known rejects and sinners at the time. Spending time to draw them onto the path of transformation into good people, including them into the fold, so that they would see and feel in their hearts that, yes God is powerful, and changes lives, not by judging, but by including, forgiving, and loving all people.

Today this pilgrimage is more relevant than ever. Today we begin a very special journey. This week is one where God’s Word invites us to see ourselves in Jesus, to walk in Jesus’ footsteps, and we will do so by letting God’s Holy Spirit guide us to transformation, sustaining us in the midst of the struggles and challenges we may be facing in our daily lives.

Christ invites us to follow Him in humility.
The question for you and me is; What do I have to do so that Jesus alone can be King and reign in my life?

Faithful Father, Jesus revealed to us the means that lead us to become and be humble servants of God’s kingdom. His humble obedience to You cost Him his life on the cross. But thanks to His loving sacrifice on the cross, You grant us healing, hope and peace. During this Holy Week, we seek to reflect and live in the love of Christ. May our words and actions point to and reflect Your grace and power. We pray, in Jesus’ name, the King of Kings and Prince of Peace. Amen.