Don't Turn Your Back On Jesus

Don't Turn Your Back On Jesus "They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it. As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road." Luke 19:35-36 This is the description of Jesus' Triumphal Entry into the city of Jerusalem. The people were shouting, dancing, throwing their palm branches down, and bowing before Him. What a scene that must have been. They had stopped previously at the Mount of Olives before they got to the town where He sent two of his disciples to get a donkey. They told the owner that the Lord needed it. They put coats on the donkey so Jesus could ride him comfortably, and this is how He arrived in the streets where the crowd gathered for the festivities It appeared that the people knew how great He was. A few days later, however, He was accused of treason, and apprehended by the Roman soldiers in the middle of the night, because the high priests said that He was rebelling against the government Those same people who cheered, applauded, bowed and shouted praises to Him, suddenly changed their minds about Him. Did they forget He was kind, gentle, loving, full of mercy and truth? Did they dismiss His teachings and forget the miracles they had seen with their own eyes? Yes, they thought they had been betrayed, and would not have Him as their King to fight their battles and to bring the spoils of wealth back to them. Within days, these same people would become part of a mob shouting, “Crucify Him. Crucify Him.” Perhaps we are no different than those people. When all is going well and blessings fill our lives, we shout and sing His praises. Then when we can’t feel Him with us, we begin to accuse Him of not caring or we even turn our backs on Him. We must never be like this when it comes to Jesus. Don't be erratic, especially with regard to your affections, and never waiver in your love and Devotion to Him. Robert W. Brock My Daily Devotional Volume Seven June 15