John 12:17-19 Now the crowd that was with him when he called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to spread the word. Many people, because they had heard that he had performed this sign, went out to meet him. So the Pharisees said to one another, “See, this is getting us nowhere. Look how the whole world has gone after him!”
When Jesus rode down the Mount of Olives into Jerusalem, He drew a crowd. People came for different reasons. Many were just "along for the ride" as they were going to the temple too. They just happened to "be in the right place at the right time." Some seemed to alter their journey, waiting for Jesus to come to them, or trying to keep up with Him. Some came out to meet Him, though apparently with different motives. The Pharisees we waiting for Him, but not to worship Him. Even in this crowd there were different reasons people came to this great worship event: curiousity, a long-awaited dream, a desire to not miss out one what everyone was talking about and be able to tell their friends they were there. Why do we come today to worshp? May it be a day full of anticipation. May we come not to find fault with anyone, or with a cynical or skeptical attitude like: "I wonder what God will do for me?" May we humbly come with a heart that says: "Here is my King!" Then, He will do something in, with, through and even for you.
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