The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting,
"Hosanna!"
"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"
"Blessed is the king of Israel!"
Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, as it is written:
"Do not be afraid, Daughter Zion;
see, your king is coming,
seated on a donkey's colt."
~John 12:12-15~
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In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.
~I John 5:3-5~
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The crowd was hoping for a king that would overcome the Romans. That was their idea of victory. Years later, John reminded the Church that God's plan for overcoming was different. Victory would be won by faith and by believing in Jesus as the Son of God, the Messiah. So much more than the earthly king many had expected!
Hosanna!

Such a joy to know that our king has come, and will come in every aspect some day. What grace that he invites us into his kingdom.
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So VERY different.
Let those who have ears hear!
May we praise Him for He has come and He will come again. Such love, grace, and mercy towards us! Blessings!
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