PALM SUNDAY
Palm Sunday is the Christian moveable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in each of the four canonical Gospels. Its name originates from the palm branches waved by the crowd to greet and honor Jesus Christ as he entered the city.
Entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem (1320) by Pietro Lorenzetti.
We arrived at church this morning and as we got out of the truck, we could hear a band coming from far off. I couldn't help but hang out for a couple of minutes to see what was happening. Within a short time, this amazing group came dancing by, waving palm fronds in their hands, celebrating Palm Sunday. It was SO awesome to see the joy in their faces and the dancing in their steps, all to celebrate Jesus Christ!
This video captures the joy of the celebrations today!
"Traditionally, palms are a sacred symbol to express joy in our Lord, as in Christ’s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, where “much people … took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him.
The sacred events between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday are the story of hosanna and hallelujah. Hosanna is our plea for God to save. Hallelujah expresses our praise to the Lord for the hope of salvation and exaltation.
With you, at this Easter season, I testify of God, our Eternal Father, and His Beloved Son, the living Jesus Christ. Mortal men were cruelly crucified and later resurrected. But only the living Jesus Christ in His perfect resurrected form still bears the marks of crucifixion in His hands, feet, and side. Only He can say, “I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands.” Only He can say: “I am he who was lifted up. I am Jesus that was crucified. I am the Son of God.”
So grateful we can prepare to celebrate the Savior's life, His great sacrifice for all mankind, His infinite Atonement and eternal Love for us all.
May your Holy Week leading up to Easter be incredibly beautiful!
Sending much love from Ghana! 💘💛💚
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