Hosanna!!!

This Sunday we will mark Palm Sunday, remembering Jesus' entry into the city of Jerusalem, riding a donkey, down a mountain, through a crowd of Hosanna shouting, branch waving people. These are excited people, they've seen what Jesus can do, and are sure that his coming will usher in a new time of prosperity for their country. He causes a great stir as he arrives. 

James Tissot Created between 1886 and 1894

Hosannas though, soon turn to angry shouts of "crucify", are soon replaced with the sound of nails being hammered, the anguished cries of the condemned, tears at a tomb.

But, we're getting ahead of ourselves. For now we'll spend some time with that jubilant crowd. We'll join our children singing Hosanna. We can because we know the story doesn't end in that tomb, it doesn't end in sorrow. With the word's "It is finished" Jesus will mark the end of his task on earth, a battle won, victory gained.

Hosanna!!!