Palm Sunday

Celebrate Palm Sunday today by seeking first the Kingdom of God and devoting yourself to being His servant.

“The large crowd … took the branches of the palm trees…and began shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ […] Now there were some Greeks … these people then came to Philip … saying, ‘Sir, we wish to see Jesus.’”—John 12:12–21 NASB

The crowds were eager to see Jesus. They greeted Him shouting loud praises. He had raised Lazarus from the dead, and this was a moment of celebration! It could have seemed like a great triumph for Jesus, but He understood what was really taking place and what was truly important.

In the midst of the joyous festivities, Jesus was approached by some Greeks. In His remarks, Jesus did not speak like a conqueror or king. He did not talk about power, glory, or a movement. Instead, He spoke about being a servant. Rather than talking about life, He talked about death.

Jesus’ message was simple: He had committed everything to do the will of the Father and complete His work—even if this meant death. If these Greeks wanted to bear spiritual fruit in their lives, they too needed to commit everything to serving God and obeying Him without reservation, no matter the cost. They needed to be servants, understanding that God honors servants and rewards those who give up everything to serve Him.

Palm Sunday reminds us of the importance of praising Jesus. But it also reminds us of the importance of committing everything in our lives to follow Him—seeking first the Kingdom of God and devoting ourselves to being His servants.

Focus on serving God. Let praise and worship fill your lips. Make your life a living sacrifice, pleasing to Him.

Reflection Question: Write a few sentences to honor Jesus today.