Thought for the day – Sunday 5th April 2020
Palm Sunday marks the transition from Lent into Holy Week. We do well to recall that Lent begins with ashes and the phrase “remember man that you are dust and unto dust you shall return.” Then we come to Palm Sunday. The anointed king of David enters the royal city. Yet he chooses for his vehicle a common beast of burden.
Keep in mind that when a conquering hero of the ancient world rode into town in triumph, it was normally in a regal chariot or on the back of a stately stallion. Legions of soldiers accompanied him in the victory procession. Triumphal arches, festooned with relief sculptures, were often erected to immortalize his valiant victory.
After driving out demons, healing the sick, and raising the dead, it was time for the King of Kings to enter the Holy City. But to do so, He rode not on the back of a warhorse, but on a humble donkey. His companions accompanied him brandishing not swords, but palm branches. The monument to his victory, erected a week later, was not an arch, but a crucifix.
The words of this song by Phil Wickham convey the message of this week – Read them and digest – you can listen to the song on You Tube by clicking here
Jesus You endured my pain
Savior You bore all my shame
All because of Your love
All because of Your love
Maker of the universe
Broken for the sins of the earth
All because of Your love
All because of your love
Because of Your cross my debt is paid
Because of Your blood my sins are washed away
Now all of my life, I freely give
Because of Your love
Because of Your love I live
Innocent and holy King
You died to set the captives free
All because of Your love
Lord You gave Your life for me
I will give my life to you
All because of Your love
All because of Your love
Because of Your cross my debt is paid
Because of Your blood my sins are washed away
Now all of my life, I freely give
Because of Your love
Because of Your love I live
You did it for me, You did it for love…
As we enter Holy week remember – He did it for you
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