Todays promise: Christ is our Redeemer Hosanna, Loud Hosanna The next day, the news that Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem swept through the city. A huge crowd of Passover visitors took palm branches and went down the road to meet him. John 12:12 NLT From Olivet they followed mid an exultant crowd the victor palm branch waving, and chanting clear and loud; the Lord of men and angels rode on in lowly state, nor scorned that little children should on His bidding wait. Hosanna, Loud Hosanna by Jeannette Threlfall (1821-1880) Praising her victorious Savior Today is Palm Sunday. The triumphal entry into Jerusalem was the scene of a curious exchange between Jesus and the religious leaders of the day. A crowd was following Jesus, waving palms and singing, Hosanna! This term, literally meaning, Lord, save us! was also a cry of praise. This crowd included a number of children, no doubt caught up in the excitement of the day. The leaders asked Jesus to tell the children to stop such singing. Certainly Jesus wouldnt want innocent kids to be guilty of blasphemy. Do you hear what these children are saying? they asked Jesus. Yes, Jesus said, quoting Psalm 8:2, From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise. (Matthew 21:16) You might think that Jeannette Threlfall had many reasons not to praise God. Orphaned young, shuttled among relatives, she was injured in an accident and became an invalid. Yet she remained cheery and faithful, penning many Christian poems and hymns. Her life was a cry of hosanna! to her victorious Savior. The Antidote to Fear Trust in God; trust also in me. John 14:1, NIV Jesus commanded His disciples to trust in God; trust also in me. The antidote to fear is faith. When I toss and turn in the middle of the night, worried and fearful over something that is impending in my life or the life of someone I love, I am comforted and calmed as I meditate on Who God is. It helps me plant my faith in Someone Who is bigger than my fears. I just fall back on Who God is and rest in Him. He cannot be less than Himself! And my God is God! Next time you feel afraid, make up a list - not of your fears but of the characteristics of God. Find a Scripture verse or passage to substantiate each one as you reconsider your situation in light of Who God is. Then, if you feel it would be helpful to list your fears, make sure beside each one you write down the attribute of God that applies. The secret to peace lies in your focus. TODAYS ENCOURAGING WORD - 3/23/2014 For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time - to show us his grace through Christ Jesus. --2 Timothy 1:9, NLT
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