Matthew 21:8,9

Matthew 21:8,9 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way. And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. The Feast of the Passover was at hand and Jesus went up to Jerusalem with His disciples to celebrate. The disciples were a little nervous for the religious leaders were threatening Jesus. They were jealous of His growing popularity. But as the little band of friends traveled toward Jerusalem, Jesus knew what lay befor them. Jesus knew that He would be betrayed, arrested, tried, convicted, and executed. All of this within the week! And He had so much to teach His disciples before He left this old earth. So very much. Jesus sent a couple of His men ahead to borrow a little donkey for Jesus to ride upon. And when the people saw Jesus riding into Jerusalem, they went wild with joy! Their favorite preacher had arrived. They shouted and waved palm branches welcoming Him in. But Jesus knew their fickle hearts. By the week’s end, these same people would be shouting to crucify Him. But Jesus saw beyond the people’s lusty shouting and saw their need of salvation. And Jesus knew that only He could be their Savior. Only Jesus could save them from their sins. And He did.