In the first time ever – probably since the church was established – the churches are empty. Worshippers have not been able to gather corporately to celebrate Palm Sunday.

For most of us, it’s not our first time not being in church, on what our Pastor refers to as lamb selection Sunday. Either we were in the world (me) or took for granted the gathering of the church and more importantly what it is we were celebrating- the entry of the King of Salvation preparing to fulfill His assignment (me).

Interestingly enough after Jesus entered into Jerusalem on a young donkey, He cleared the temple and reminded the people that His Father’s house should be a house of prayer. Though the churches have been cleared out for another reason, we need to return to and focus on the main thing…Hosanna in the highest!

Hopefully you have been able to worship and commune virtually or even with your family. If not or even if you have, I wanted to share some scriptures to read and meditate on this week as we celebrate Jesus’ journey to the cross.

• Matthew 21:1-10
• Mark 11:1-11
• Luke 19:28-44
• John 12:12-19
• Isaiah 62:11
• Zechariah 9:9
• Psalm 118:25-29
• Revelation 19:11-16

“When I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” – Jesus