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Matthew 21:1-11

Isaiah 50:4-7

Philippians 2:6-11

Matthew 26:14-27:66

Divine Inspiration

Today is Palm Sunday, and as I watched everyone walk into the church with their palms, the word, “welcome” jumped out at me.  Welcoming is and was happening everywhere.  The church had opened its doors and was welcoming everyone in, just as the people laid down their palms for Jesus and welcomed Him as He rode into town.  I also thought about how we invite and welcome Jesus into our hearts as little children, or when people convert to Christianity.  Typically, that happens only once in a lifetime.  And, Palm Sunday only happens once a year.  But, it is possible (and highly recommended!) to invite Christ into our hearts every day, even multiple times a day!  Think about it – we pray for many things – to heal others, to heal ourselves, to help us to make it through the day, to bless our food.  The list goes on and on, and they are all good things to pray for.  But, how often do we just invite Christ into our hearts, our minds, our souls?  How often do we say, “Lord, I invite you and welcome you into my heart?”  Such a simple prayer.  But, if everyone prayed it, it could change the world. 

Even though Palm Sunday only happens once a year, let it happen every day in your life.  Ask Jesus into your heart every single day, and watch how your life and the world around you changes for the better.

Amen.

Readings from Sunday, April 13, 2014.