What would that do to the credibility of the Pharisees and ruling class of the Hebrews? What would Caesar’s thoughts be to learn that his governor allowed the most prominent political figure of the time to continue His public ministry? Would the more rebellious followers of Jesus take it as a sign to begin armed insurrection if He was released?

Clearly these questions were on the minds of the “ruling class”.

As I have pondered this more today my questions I ask in the pool of reflection are these:

How fervently do I seek to hear God’s voice?

How quick am I to obey?

Some days better than others. The days not so good are the days I let the responsibilities in life overshadow the goodness of God and His plans in my life.

I want to do better and by His Grace I will.

You piqued my interest by calling into question how it was explainable that the people would shout Hosannas on Palm Sunday but later they would shout “crucify Him”. The preacher, on the radio, had an elaborate explanation for why this happened.

I think the explanation is much simpler. Motivated by you, I read further.

In Luke 23-13 we can see that “Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers and the people”. Perhaps since so much leadership was called together and there was only limited room for the majority of the people, the cries of Hosannas were crowded out and the cries for crucifixion became dominant. The leadership ensured there was a stacked deck in the audience ready to call for Jesus’s death. The minority won out against the majority.

Thanks for motivating me to once again explore the Bible. There are some great lessons contained within are there not?

It is a constant wonder to me that the God of all creation came to us as a helpless baby, grew up, and then gave Himself up to die a savage, bloody, shameful and painful death on our behalf. We didn’t deserve it, but He loved us so much, that He gave Himself for us.

He died for our sins, and He rose for our assurance of salvation.

No greater gift has ever – COULD ever! – be given. I pray that we remember His sacrifice, and live lives of humble and grateful worship in recognition of and thanks to the Living God, who comes to save His people.

“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”

Christ was born, Christ has died, Christ has risen. Christ will come again!

Hallelujah!