"And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them,
And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon.
And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.
And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.
And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?
And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee."
Matthew 21:6-11
I really love this part of Christ's story, because in this brief moment of time, he is recognized and celebrated appropriately. The people love him and show him respect. His life wasn't lived for this purpose, but I think that it is very good that God granted him this triumphant moment during his mortal ministry, although it was just part of a longer-term preparation for the great work of his life.
I don't think that our lives are made for short-term praise and accolades either. This life is a test, and not an easy one. It takes sustained effort over a long time to learn the things that we need to learn and to actively choose to be more than we are, and to follow God's path to salvation. However, God grants us brief moments of understanding and celebration as well. Let's be grateful and thankful for the good times that help us endure and remember what we are striving for, and the long-term joy that is set before us. Let's choose joy in the hard times, helping others and knowing that God is teaching us and preparing us all for more, and better.
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