… and with the grandpappy of Christian holidays looming before us… and with my track record of moderate enthusiasm for holidays… I am usually in somewhat of a funk during “Holy Week.”  So, with the best of intentions I share my hopes for you and the week ahead.

Remember Jesus’ love for Jerusalem… He wept over their unrepentant hearts.  The frenzy for ridding the earth of His positive message of peace with God was bubbling beneath the surface and what began as “Hosanna!  Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” turned into, “Crucify Him!”

Remember Jesus’ example of humble service… washing His disciples’ feet was a teaching moment for the boys.  They were pretty convinced He was the Messiah, but not yet sure what that really meant.  So, Jesus taught them an important lesson about serving… that the menial task of foot washing (culturally equivalent to clearing the dinner table) was not too menial for the King of Kings and Lord of Lords… neither should it be for us!

Remember the cross came before the crown… Jesus resisted the temptation to find another way to accomplish the mission of rescuing the world from sin and death, and became our sin and died our death penalty.  Upon the cross He finished the job… and gave His life, bowed His head and breathed His last.

Celebrate the resurrection!  He rose on Sunday morning… He conquered death and atoned for our sins.  I usually do this every Sunday morning… routinely as an act of worship… so I will do it again this Sunday because… He is Risen!

For His glory,

Pastor Mike