Monday

Palm Sunday is a reminder for the Christian community that praise can very quickly be replaced by apathy, disappointment and even outright rebellion. What must Monday have been like? There was confusion among the disciples, misguided expectations from the masses and seething hatred from the religious elite. Jesus knew that the crowds would quickly turn on him. He knew that some of his closest friends would betray him. He knew that he would endure great pain at the hands of humanity and he loved anyway. He wept over a misguided city, he conforted troubled disciples and he took time with people in the midst of his own anguish. And he did this because they deserved such grace? Not at all. He did it out of love, sacrifice and humility. Let's reflect today on how the grace of Jesus extends to us in the midst of our confusion, doubt, misguided expectations and on many occassions our betrayal.

Scripture reading: Luke 19:28-44, John 12:37-50