Read: Luke 19:28-40
Point: God wants people to worship Him with our actions and our words.
Holy Week: Monday
Devotional: The crowds were so excited. The crowds praised Jesus, as they were so excited to see Him. One day, they would understand more about who Jesus was and the mission He was given. On this day, they praised what they did know about Him; He was a miracle worker. He brought the dead to life. He was the promised Messiah. They praised Him for what they did understand. They praised Jesus for who they wanted Him to be and not what they needed Him to be…their Savior for their sins.
This day seems so contradictory to the rest of the week. In just a few days, celebration would become despair, but yet God is preparing the climax that forever changes history. Whether you are in moments of celebration or despair, God is working in your life too. What do you need to praise Jesus for today? How can you lead yourself (and your family) into a season of worship for Easter?
Let’s join with those who laid down palm branches before Jesus and say Hosanna. We are truly blessed by the One who came in the name of the Lord.
Pray: God we praise You for what we do understand about who You are, and we praise You for being greater than we can fully understand. Amen.
Family Activity: Read Zechariah 9:9 and talk about how it relates to what you read today. This week was planned for thousands of years. Write on a note card, paper, or dry erase board ways you as individuals or as a family can show Jesus that we love Him and want to give Him praise. Examples could be singing a song of praise together, taking a walk and just praising Him for all that He has made, showing kindness, there is no right or wrong way, He wants what we are willing to give Him.