John 12:12-36
At the triumphal entry the crowd celebrated and honored Jesus as the coming Messiah who would deliver them from oppression. The Pharisees saw him as a threat to their power and believed that this display set their cause back. Only Jesus had the correct understanding of the situation, knowing that the week would end with his death and the adoring crowds would turn against him.
Jesus chose to continue to surrender to the Father and to glorify him. As he review the purpose that he came for and declared, “Father, glorify your name,” the Father responded with a voice out of the heavens. Jesus declared that his soul was troubled – he wasn’t having peaceful, good feelings. Because he surrendered and obeyed, God was honored.
Jesus didn’t let the crowd’s accolades, his critics’ opposition, or his upcoming torture dissuade him. He continued to follow the Father’s vision for his life on earth. Our worship of God isn’t on our terms and it’s not measured by how we feel. It’s about honoring God, obeying him and fulfilling his purposes.
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