Luke 19:35 They brought [the colt] to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it.
The crowd thought Jesus was the antidote for the oppressive rule they endured. Their praise was honest and sincere. Not only did they trust that Jesus *would* save them, they thought they knew *how* He would save them. And when it doesn’t happen the way they expect, their cries become “Crucify!”
Luke 19:36 As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road.
Lord, I see myself in this fickle crowd. My trust in You often feels conditional: “I will trust *if* You work in this way.” That did not work for the crowds all those years ago, and it won’t work for me. Thank You for the humility to see what I am doing. Forgive my prideful attitude. Help me, Jesus.
Luke 19:37 When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen:
Lord, You are calling me to complete trust in You. Your thoughts are nothing like my thoughts. Your ways are far beyond anything I could imagine. That is both a hope and a promise. Help me to let go of my fear and to fully trust You with this life You have given me. Amen.
Luke 19:38 “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
Have a blessed day.