Day 180: Palm Sunday - Renewing Our Vision
Read: 2 Timothy 1:1 - 10, Matthew 21:1 - 11
Today is Palm Sunday. The day when we watch once again the triumphant
entry of Jesus through the gates of Jerusalem sitting on the back of a
colt. However, it is not like any old entry that thousands upon
thousands of people made at the time of the Passover which received
virtually no fan fare at all. This time, in this place, at this very
moment there are great shouts of Hosanna, great shouts of joy and
celebration, palm branches are being waved everywhere. "Hosanna, Son of
David" "Save us now" Son of God for "blessed is the one who comes in the
name of the Lord". So prepare ye yourself for the coming of the Messiah
King. What a vision of pomp and pageantry. What does this vision mean for us?
But wait! There are
those in the crowd who are not so pleased to be there at that one
moment when Prophetic words of the past suddenly becomes grand scale
reality on their watch. "Why me?" "Why now?" "Now what?" The Pharisees gather together to ponder their brand of grand visions of their future. Suddenly it is now not nearly so clear and concise as they would have preferred it to be. What a
contrast between people who have vision and people who lack vision.
Vision is that elusive thing that dares to dream big dreams about the
future. Vision has often been called hope with a blueprint. But I wonder
today, here and now, what does our own Vision of 'hope with a future' blueprint look like?
A
blueprint for Vision 'of hope' is what an inventor has when he or she thinks
outside the box to create something new. Vision is what a mother has as
she looks at her newborn baby and imagines all that child could grow up
to become. Vision has a very neat way of ignoring its critics and
chasing its dream regardless of how many people say it can’t be done.
Take the time to consider this Western Union memo from 1876: "The Telephone is has too
many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of
communication." How many attempts did it take for Thomas Edison to
finally invent the first commercially practical incandescent light? You
get the idea! Now what vision blueprints our future?
(6,7)
'Therefore, I remind you to keep ablaze the gift of God that is in you
through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of
fearfulness, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.' Paul writing
to these words Timothy reminds us we go through times when our vision
fades. The flame of our vision begins to dim, it’s passion begins to
ease, and it’s heat begins to cool. Paul reminds us today that on an
occasion like 'Palm Sunday', we all need to be reminded and encouraged
to look back upon great moments of profound excitement and senses
shattering enthusiasm. "Hosanna, Hosanna, the Son of David is coming again!" This is the blueprint of our hope today. Our blueprint for our future!
Let Us Pray: Father, Your Son Jesus entered Jerusalem, As the people
waved palms in his honor. May we bless Him as Our King, And give him all
glory and praise, For he has given us a blueprint for our future, shown
us mighty works, and is the Prince of Peace, Who has come to set his
people free; Hosanna! Hosanna! yes, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed are the ones who share this vision coming in the name of the Lord.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXCoHxX1OC8
Hillsong United - Hosanna - With Subtitles/Lyrics
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Hillsong United - Hosanna - With Subtitles/Lyrics - Saviour King DVD
Read: 2 Timothy 1:1 - 10, Matthew 21:1 - 11
Today is Palm Sunday. The day when we watch once again the triumphant entry of Jesus through the gates of Jerusalem sitting on the back of a colt. However, it is not like any old entry that thousands upon thousands of people made at the time of the Passover which received virtually no fan fare at all. This time, in this place, at this very moment there are great shouts of Hosanna, great shouts of joy and celebration, palm branches are being waved everywhere. "Hosanna, Son of David" "Save us now" Son of God for "blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord". So prepare ye yourself for the coming of the Messiah King. What a vision of pomp and pageantry. What does this vision mean for us?
But wait! There are those in the crowd who are not so pleased to be there at that one moment when Prophetic words of the past suddenly becomes grand scale reality on their watch. "Why me?" "Why now?" "Now what?" The Pharisees gather together to ponder their brand of grand visions of their future. Suddenly it is now not nearly so clear and concise as they would have preferred it to be. What a contrast between people who have vision and people who lack vision. Vision is that elusive thing that dares to dream big dreams about the future. Vision has often been called hope with a blueprint. But I wonder today, here and now, what does our own Vision of 'hope with a future' blueprint look like?
A blueprint for Vision 'of hope' is what an inventor has when he or she thinks outside the box to create something new. Vision is what a mother has as she looks at her newborn baby and imagines all that child could grow up to become. Vision has a very neat way of ignoring its critics and chasing its dream regardless of how many people say it can’t be done. Take the time to consider this Western Union memo from 1876: "The Telephone is has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication." How many attempts did it take for Thomas Edison to finally invent the first commercially practical incandescent light? You get the idea! Now what vision blueprints our future?
(6,7) 'Therefore, I remind you to keep ablaze the gift of God that is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.' Paul writing to these words Timothy reminds us we go through times when our vision fades. The flame of our vision begins to dim, it’s passion begins to ease, and it’s heat begins to cool. Paul reminds us today that on an occasion like 'Palm Sunday', we all need to be reminded and encouraged to look back upon great moments of profound excitement and senses shattering enthusiasm. "Hosanna, Hosanna, the Son of David is coming again!" This is the blueprint of our hope today. Our blueprint for our future!
Let Us Pray: Father, Your Son Jesus entered Jerusalem, As the people waved palms in his honor. May we bless Him as Our King, And give him all glory and praise, For he has given us a blueprint for our future, shown us mighty works, and is the Prince of Peace, Who has come to set his people free; Hosanna! Hosanna! yes, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed are the ones who share this vision coming in the name of the Lord.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXCoHxX1OC8
Hillsong United - Hosanna - With Subtitles/Lyrics
www.youtube.com
Hillsong United - Hosanna - With Subtitles/Lyrics - Saviour King DVD
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