Today, Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter, when Christians all over the world remember our Lord Jesus' Triumphant Entry into the city of Jerusalem (see Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19). It is the Sunday that marked the beginning of the eight days that changed the world.

Some people call this day "A Day of Celebration." Others call it "A Day of Glory." However, it is popularly called Palm Sunday because the crowd that followed the Lord Jesus spread palm branches in front of Him as He rode into the city of Jerusalem on a donkey to finally accept public recognition of His messiahship and kingship. When the multitude heard that the Lord Jesus was coming 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 (John 12:12, 13).

This event occurred just a few days prior to His betrayal, arrest, unjust trial, crucifixion, and death. Many of the people that followed to praise the Lord Jesus would later turn against Him (see Luke 23:18). Others would cry out "Crucify Him!" (Mark 15:13; Luke 23:21) when He stood on trial a few days later.

Blessings!

Ike Ozuome

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