Wednesday, March 27, 2002
Wednesday, March 27, 2002
Jesus answered them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he
has sent."
Yet Jesus' action was a contradiction of what the people hoped for. Jesus was riding a colt, a
symbol of peace, not a horse, a symbol of conquering. Jesus approached Jerusalem in peace
as a humble servant and not a mighty warrior king. The people were so preoccupied with the
notion of political and economic power that they were blind to what was taking place before
them. God was at work, but not in a way that they could see. That's a reminder to us--God is at
work even when we can't see Him.
(John 6.29
NRSV)
When the people along the way saw Jesus riding a colt approaching Jerusalem they
immediately thought that Jesus would enter the city to smash, shatter and break up the
established order. They thought it would be a showdown between Jesus and the Roman
officials. This was what they wanted; this was what they were hoping for. "Hosanna! Blessed
is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!" rang out everywhere. "Hosanna" could also
be translated as "Save us--now." The people were geared up and ready.
Dear God, direct me in living out the vision you have for me. Amen.
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