“The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the king of Israel!’” John‬ 12‬:‭12‬-‭13‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Today’s Rethink Church Photo-A-Day word is celebrate. Today many of us will be celebrating Palm Sunday. Click here to read an explanation of Palm Sunday. As you read in the link, some people who were present that first Palm Sunday didn’t understand the significance of Jesus or the significance of the day. We have the privilege of knowing the full story and for that, we can celebrate. Let us celebrate Palm Sunday today and let us celebrate each day of this Holy Week that will lead us to Jesus’ crucifixion, death, and resurrection.

Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for this Palm Sunday. May I be mindful of Your presence as I celebrate this special day that will lead me to the ultimate Good News of Easter. In Jesus’ name, Amen.