"Hosanna?"

[ted]

From "The Baptist Bread" September/ October 2004.

September 29.

"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 the highest" Matthew 21:9.

As I studied the Scriptures concerning "Palm Sunday", I wonder how the cheering crowds turned into the unruly mob at Pilate's Hall so quickly. I looked up the meaning of the word "Hosanna": "An exclamation of praise to God, or an invocation of blessing." I am sure that some saw Jesus as the Son of God, however, when many realized Christ would not deliver them from Rome, they had no use for God's Son.

How many of us serve God out of greed, realizing who He is, but focusing more on what God can do for us? How faithful would we be if we discovered God would never give us that one selfish desire we so covet? Paul said in I Timothy 6:8, "And having food and raiment let us be therewith content." If food and clothing were the extent of God's blessings, combined with the understanding that our sins are forgiven, would we serve Him faithfully?

How many of us serve God knowing that Hebrews 11:6 says, "...that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him" do some of us love the reward more than that One who gives the rewards? Do we serve Him for a crown or can we say with Paul "...the love of Christ constraineth us." Is our service based on giving to God or getting from our Lord?

-A.G. (Andrew Green)

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Hmmm.....

t.

[yukon]

I serve Jesus because Jesus has been the only one there when the whole world has walked out. Jesus teaches me so much about Him daily. He teaches me the most awesome stuff with His creation. All I wanna do when I get up in the morning is to thanks Jesus for yet another day and spend every moment with Him. Jesus has taught me to give of myself to ppl. No matter if they hurt you and are mean to. Jesus says to continue to give of yourself to ppl. Jesus wants me to love ppl as He does. So, I must do as Jesus request. Jesus is my best friend, Savior and Lord. I love Jesus so much. He has done so much for me, and He will continue to guide me as I grow closer to him.

I spend most of my time with Jesus. He wipes the tears from my eyes, He watches me as I sleep and waits until I wake so, He can spend His day with me again. Sometimes when things get hard, Jesus carrys me in His arms and gives lots of hugs. Jesus sometimes sends ppl across my path that need to be loved, so I teach them and show them all about Jesus and they too get to spend time with Jesus.

It doesn't matter if there is a reward or not. I am not concerned with that. My relationship with Jesus is so special and intimate. Words cannot even express my love for Jesus and His love for me.

So, hopefully I explained "Hosanna"

Yukon

[ted]

Amen!

t.