“The next day, the news that Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem swept through the city. A large crowd of Passover visitors took palm branches and went down the road to meet him. They shouted, “Praise God! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hail to the King of Israel!”John 12:12-13 NLT
What the people said today changed tomorrow to “Crucify Him!!” The crowd also followed Jesus many places to see what He would do for them. The crowd cannot be trusted. Although it appears worshipping and accepting it can be fickle. Crowds of people come to hear the gospel in places. Many went to hear Billy Graham. The test was : where were they in 5, 10, 20 years time? We’re they following Jesus as saviour and Lord?
I am sure every large gathering has the same issue. Are the people coming for the show or for their king. The crowd called Jesus their king. Yet He was still crucified. It may not have actually been the worshippers who killed Him and rather those who were jealous of their worship. The Pharisees hated Jesus front the outset. He destroyed their world. So they attempted to destroy Him. They failed!
We, as worshippers need to be mindful to make Jesus our king as well as saviour. Amen!
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