After saying these things, Jesus headed straight up to Jerusalem. When he got near Bethphage and Bethany at the mountain called Olives, he sent off two of the disciples with instructions: "Go to the village across from you. As soon as you enter, you'll find a colt tethered, one that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it. If anyone says anything, asks, 'What are you doing?' say, 'His Master needs him.' " The two left and found it just as he said. As they were untying the colt, its owners said, "What are you doing untying the colt?" They said, "His Master needs him." They brought the colt to Jesus. Then, throwing their coats on its back, they helped Jesus get on. As he rode, the people gave him a grand welcome, throwing their coats on the street. Right at the crest, where Mount Olives begins its descent, the whole crowd of disciples burst into enthusiastic praise over all the mighty works they had witnessed: Blessed is he who comes, the king in God's name! All's well in heaven! Glory in the high places!
Luke 19:28-38
Have you ever walked down a street days after a parade? What does what is left behind say about what happened? What is it like to be in such a crowd? Do you hear echoes of “hosanna!” or “crucify!”?
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FROM THE PHYSICAL VIGIL:
*From palms to passion, from ecstacy to agony, God, Oh God...
*A fearsome feeling to wonder what I would have done - still do
FROM THE PHYSICAL VIGIL:
*The crowds that sand his praises and hailed him as a king turned on him in such a short time. Their cries of "Hallelujah" turned to "Crucify him" What a fickle people we are.
*People's praises and adoration is short-lived, humans are of the moment and shallow. We need strong armor to be a warrior all the time
*Such torment and pain he suffered for us. When will mankind ever learn?
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