Religion & Spirituality
Visit us at https://www.cartecayumc.org/ The Long-Awaited KingLuke 19:28-40 Do you like waiting? Does anyone? Waiting for a certain date & time vs. Waiting for something to happen… when? Waiting for the world to change? Did you know TWO processions into Jerusalem? From the West: Pilate's Procession The rulers, the soldiers and cavalry Many "gods" represented by Caesar Peace through Roman power Pilate was an expert in the “game of thrones”… Maneuvering for position; stabbing others in the back Gaining power at the expense of others Who will win? Who will lose? But today we celebrate the Triumphal Entry! From the East: Jesus' Procession The "peasants," the poor, the faithful Proclaiming the Kingdom of God Peace through God's strength, shown in our weakness Jesus was a King who refused to “play the game” Humble ourselves to be exalted by others Turn the other cheek; forgive a brother 77 times... Praise a widow giving a penny vs. others giving fortunes A STRONG person who turned down the lure of power to stand between us and death Which King Will We Choose? The irony: many people wanted Jesus to be more like Pilate Let Jesus Be Jesus! Come to Him, not trying to "redefine Jesus for the 21st century." Jesus is just fine, thanks. Jesus’ approach seemed doomed to failure, but (and here’s the kicker) how many of us remembered Pilate had a procession that day? Seems like in this case, the world did change for the better! Maybe if we let Jesus be Jesus IN US, it will continue to!