Friday prior to Palm Sunday

 

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Jesus “goes as it has been determined” (Luke 22:22), according to the Scriptures, willingly submitting to His Father’s plan for the salvation of sinners.

Luke 19:28-40 – Jesus sent two disciples to bring Him a colt upon which He could ride into Jerusalem. This is probably the humblest animal available. To this day we use “ass” or “Jackass” to heap scorn on people.  You may consider yourself an ass and thus feel unworthy of being a servant of Christ.

Even if you are an ass, Christ can use you. During the Medieval period, a young man with not too many brains was examined for the priesthood. His examiner was in despair and told him that he was so stupid that he was only half an ass. The candidate replied that if Samson could kill thousands with the jawbone of an ass, maybe God could do wonders with a whole ass. Though you may consider yourself of little value ponder these realities. You are needed (verse 31) and you can carry Jesus to others (verse 35).

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A prayer for Grace to receive the Word – Blessed Lord, You have caused all Holy Scripture to be written for our learning. Grant that we may so hear them, read, mark,, learn and inwardly digest them that, by patience and comfort of Your holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life. [2]– 08 April, 2022

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[1] Palm Sunday, Schnorr Von Carolsfeld woodcuts © WELS permission granted for personal and congregational use

[2] Collect for Grace to Receive the Word, Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis

 [3]  Hosanna, copyright © Ed Riojas, Higher Things