As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. Luke 9:51

We are less than one week away from Palm Sunday, with the pageantry of the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem.  It is always a “big” Sunday, with children handing out palms, and an air of celebration. 

Yet it is also known as Passion Sunday, as it leads us towards Good Friday.  Too often our society goes from the celebration of the Palms to the celebration of the Resurrection without stopping in the Upper Room for a meal, going to the Garden for prayer and then to Golgotha to witness the Crucifixion.

All of this takes place because Jesus set out for Jerusalem.

As we travel this last bit of the Lenten season, consider going with Jesus, approaching Palm Sunday with both excitement and trepidation.  Be ready for the grandiose atmosphere, as well as the transition to Holy Week.  Travel with Jesus through the entire week.

But first, you must set yourself out for Jerusalem.

Peace,

Pastor Bill