Matthew 21:1-11

Isn't it amazing that the holiest and most somber of weeks begins with an event like Palm Sunday.  The week we prepare our hearts and minds to walk the path of pain and anguish alongside Jesus, that week begins with a great big parade!  Palm Sunday brings out hundreds if not thousands of people who are proclaiming Jesus to be their king.  They are treating him like royalty, preparing a path with their coats for His colt and donkey to walk upon.

Palm branches are waving and songs of praise are heard along the path.  Hosanna! "They all shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David!"
"Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!" —(Psalm 118:26)
"Hosanna in the highest heaven!"

I find myself getting caught up in the excitement at the worship service on this thrilling day.  I love to wave my palm branch high in the air, recognizing Jesus is King!  The feeling of awe and wonder is all around; even knowing Maundy Thursday and Good Friday are waiting in the wings.

Won't you join in the celebration, add your voice to the voices across the world who are singing, "Hosanna! Hosanna!"


Read the text for Palm Sunday here at Biblegateway.