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On Palm Sunday, we were reminded that the people of Jerusalem were
celebrating the arrival of their king when they welcomed Jesus with songs
and waving palm branches in what is called his triumphal entry. However,
very few of those present and celebrating on that day really understood what
the implications of Christ Jesus’ reign would be. Even Jesus’ specially
chosen twelve apostles did not yet understand what Jesus had been teaching
them concerning the kingdom of heaven. Most were hoping Jesus would reign as Messiah over an earthly kingdom. They were hoping for the glory days of David and Solomon (the good old days) to be restored in Israel.
They were hoping that their daily lives would soon be made easier and more
prosperous.
I don’t want to go all Kevin Bacon circa 1984 on you, when he starred in
Footloose and read from Ecclesiastes 3 and single-handedly revitalized a
town by reminding them that there is, indeed, a time to dance. Of course,
Solomon the author of Ecclesiastes, wrote about several other things that
need a time and space as well. But Kevin Bacon can only star in so many
iconic roles.
Yet there are times and reasons to celebrate.