Monday, December 21, 2009

The Crossroad From Praised to Convicted

Mark 11:7-9
7When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. 8Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. 9Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, "Hosanna![a]" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"[b]

In the scripture above Jesus was fulfilling the Old Testament prophecy spoken about him riding in on a donkey. How amazing is it that Jesus was being praised? This day became known as Palm Sunday because the people laid palm branches down as Jesus rode on the donkey. The disciples had no idea what was to occur in the days to come.

Many times we think that everyone is for us and believes in us because of the praise from their lips. Jesus hadn't completed fulfilled his purpose at that point in time. Unfortunately, we don't know what people really feel in their hearts until we reach our crossroad. The crossroad is different for each person but it represents taking either the the road to our purpose or the road everyone else will take that leads nowhere.

Mark 15:12-13
12"What shall I do, then, with the one you call the king of the Jews?" Pilate asked them. 13"Crucify him!" they shouted.

Jesus dealt with turncoats when he reached the goal but they played a part in his purpose. We will deal with turncoats as well if we are courageous enough to follow what God has called us to do. It's one thing for others to watch us in the struggle but watching us reach the goal line is when reality sets in. Sometimes the truth hurts. We may be falsely convicted and accused because pointing the finger at us, is better than looking in the mirror.

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