Hosanna! Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!
This week we will be celebrating Palm Sunday and Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem! After spending much of his ministry far to the north in rural Galilee, Jesus finally made his was south. His ministry was bringing him into the lives of all people. It did not matter that he was going to be rejected. It did not matter that there would be people who were jealous or angry. Jesus went to Jerusalem to share his gifts. He needed to share the Love of God with all people, even if that Love would take Him to the cross.
I believe every person is gifted by God. However, there can be trials that derail us. We may face those who stand in our way. Fear and shame my cause us to give up on the blessings God has given. It can be easier to walk away from our failures.
To be Christian, means that we are people who believe in resurrection. When we fail or face darkness and death, we believe in new life. God believes in each and every one of us. There are going to be broken moments, but God is also working in your life. We are called to trust in the greater picture, even when our lives seem to fall apart.
Today I am wondering where each of you are in your spiritual journey. Do you feel connected? Are you sharing your gifts freely with others. Or, are you holding back? Is there something in the world that has caused you to doubt or question what God is doing?
As I look at each of my own children, I can see so many talents. I also see a world that can cause anyone fall apart. I pray for my kids to have faith in what God is doing in their lives. They are each special, and so are each and every one of us. God is working in you, even when you can't see it.
Today I hope we can all live as resurrection people. I hope we can all shine brightly with the love that Jesus shares!
Blessings!
Pastor Brian
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