Blessed Palm Sunday

So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” (John 12:13)

Palm Sunday is the day that marks the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, where everyone welcomed Him with Palm leaves as He entered riding on a donkey fulfilling the scriptures (ref. Zechariah 9:9). But most importantly, it marks the starting of the week in which Jesus was crucified and resurrected. Palm Sunday is a reminder for you that every sin has been paid for. Bible says: “In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace. (Ephesians 1:7)”

There’s no sin so great that the blood of Jesus can’t cleanse. God’s forgiveness has nothing to do with the magnitude of your sin. The blood of Jesus is enough to cleanse you from any and every sin. Our main verse, makes it clear that in Christ Jesus, you have redemption through His blood, and the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace, not according to how minor or severe your sins are.

When you understand the love of God and how gracious He is, rather than running from Him when you do something wrong or make a mistake, you’ll run to Him. No wonder He says in Hebrews 4:16: “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” No matter what you may have done, don’t carry its guilt, talk to the Lord about it today, and ask Him to forgive you. And then receive His forgiveness.

Never allow the feeling of guilt or self- condemnation take away your faith and dampen your zeal for spiritual things!

Praise:

Gracious Father, I love you! Thank you for the riches of your mercy. I am empowered by your love and sin has no dominion over me. Your love is liberating, you are glorious and I worship you in my life. Your Name is exalted forever and ever!