Listening to the Passion of Christ in church this Palm Sunday touched my heart a bit differently this year.
I felt it more deeply. I found myself holding back tears. Speaking the words of the crowd felt painful.
I was immersed in the scenes and the depths sorrow.
I felt His sacrifice.
He died for me.
He died for you.
We are challenged to “follow Christ all the way – not just when it’s easy”.
The passage today reminds us that Lent draws us to a love that keeps going when the crowd turns quiet, when palms are replaced by thorns. For our hearts remain with Him not only in praise, but in surrender.
Today, as we begin Holy Week, I pray for all of us to have the courage to follow with love, no matter how costly. Amen.
