The thrilling scene of the crowd waving their Palm branches and shouting "Hosanna!" is behind us now, and we continue on our journey to the Cross. As I meditate on the events of this holy week, my heart is very humbled as I try to contemplate even a fraction of what it cost Jesus to purchase my salvation on Calvary!
As I walk with Jesus today, He seems very quiet. I wonder -- what is He thinking? Is He looking ahead to the agony in the garden -- the mob coming to arrest Him with swords and staves -- mocking Him -- smiting Him -- striking Him on the face? Is He thinking of Peter (one of the inner circle) who was going to deny Him, saying, "I know Him not"!
Or, was He looking beyond Calvary -- looking down to 2017 at me and thinking:
"I gave My life for thee; My precious blood I shed. What hast thou given for Me"?
As I journey with Jesus through this holy week, I want these words to be the longing of my heart, and the prayer on my lips:
"Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting."
Amen!!!! Sis. Hood Amen!!!
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