Mark 11:8-10

Mark 11:8-10 And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way. And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. The Feast of the Passover was an exciting time for the Jews. And when Jesus, their respected teacher showed up, they really got excited! The people broke off palm branches and excitedly waved them. They threw down their coats so that Jesus would not have to walk on the dusty streets. As Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a little donkey, the people cheered and shouted their approval. But just a few days later, the people would be shouting their disgust at Jesus. They would be yelling, “Away with this man! Crucify him! We have no king but Caesar!” How quickly people can turn on you! One minute Jesus was their favorite preacher and the next He was despised! What recklessness! How changeable and indecisiveness! But Jesus knew their hearts and Jesus loved them. And Jesus knows our hearts too! And never forget, Jesus loves us too!