GDLC Audio

Today we celebrate again the beauty and majesty of the Palm Sunday ride. We see Jesus on His kingly-ride...we see the crowds crying out “Hosanna! Hosanna to the Son of David!”...we see the palm branches and cloaks...we see the truth about Jesus...He is the King of kings and Lord of lords. But we see something else, don’t we? We see the Lord of the Universe riding to the place where He would give His life for the sins of the world. Our Lord and Master, our King...our God...humbly submitting to the death and punishment we deserve. Because “We Belong to Jesus” however, we are called to live lives of humility every day. Today we hear Jesus saying “Follow Me to Humility”

Today we celebrate again the beauty and majesty of the Palm Sunday ride. We see Jesus on His kingly-ride...we see the crowds crying out “Hosanna! Hosanna to the Son of David!”...we see the palm branches and cloaks...we see the truth about Jesus...He is the King of kings and Lord of lords. But we see something else, don’t we? We see the Lord of the Universe riding to the place where He would give His life for the sins of the world. Our Lord and Master, our King...our God...humbly submitting to the death and punishment we deserve. Because “We Belong to Jesus” however, we are called to live lives of humility every day. Today we hear Jesus saying “Follow Me to Humility”

As we step into this very heartwarming story, we are reminded of the effect sin has on our bodies. The woman had experienced physical difficulties for twelve years and even with the God-given intervention of the medical community of her time, the Gospel of Mark tells us she’d only gotten worse. Jesus healed her completely. He healed her physically. He healed her spiritually. But what does this passage say to us today? You see, though He sometimes does, we know that God doesn’t always heal our bodies. How do we apply this story then? This story reminds us of what we know...He’s brought eternal restoration and healing to our souls through the Gospel. We’re then reminded that the Lord Jesus does heal us completely as we consider the restoration of our bodies and souls even if it’s not realized fully until eternity. We consider that Jesus calls us “Follow Me to Wholeness” and see Him with His almighty hand extended, pulling us into the heavenly realm.

In truth, this week’s message could just be titled “Follow Me” as Christ calls us to a life lived for Him. Faithfulness is certainly a value for us, not just because “We Belong to Jesus” but a value that is shared by all people. We want faithfulness and loyalty from those we know and love. Jesus wants faithfulness and loyalty from those He knows and loves too. Jesus is calling to us today “Follow Me to Faithfulness”.

In truth, this week’s message could just be titled “Follow Me” as Christ calls us to a life lived for Him. Faithfulness is certainly a value for us, not just because “We Belong to Jesus” but a value that is shared by all people. We want faithfulness and loyalty from those we know and love. Jesus wants faithfulness and loyalty from those He knows and loves too. Jesus is calling to us today “Follow Me to Faithfulness”.

One of the more important aspects of the Christian faith is that Jesus doesn’t look at what we look at. Jesus doesn’t look at the outside and bring His Gospel to those who are important and special and amazing and wonderful. Instead, He comes to those who really need Him, those the world kicks to the curb. We remember that “We Belong to Jesus” because Jesus came to us in spite of our unworthiness and calls to us then to “Follow Me to the Lost and the Least”.