Believers are "crucified" with Christ, and therefore freed from the power and penalty of sin. Believers are also "risen" with Christ, positionally seated in the heaven with Christ and free to serve God on the Earth.
On Palm Sunday Jesus came into the city of Jerusalem recognized as King, He cried over that city, as it would soon reject Him, and cleansed the Temple from those who blasphemed it with worldliness.
Jesus tells the Apostles that in a little while they will not see Him, but then they will. Their sorrow over His crucifixion will be transformed into the joy of the Resurrection.