In our midst
Monday, March 22, 2021 at 10:38PM “Those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!" (Mark 11:9). Notice how this verse describes the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. It says that some are ahead of him while others are following behind. In other words, Jesus is in the midst of them. I find it easy to forget that Jesus is not only behind or ahead of us. He is not simply a figure from 2,000 years ago or a savior who will meet us in the moment of death and bring us to new life. Our verse reminds us that Jesus is here now in our midst. He comes to us today with a Word of forgiveness and freedom. He meets us whenever and wherever we meet a neighbour—in our homes, workplaces, schools, and community.
Lord Jesus, we thank you for your presence in our midst. May we and those we meet be enclosed in your gracious Word of love. Amen.
From Awesome Mystery, a Lent devotion
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