In today’s devotional we think about how important it is to bear fruit in our lives. And we realize that maybe Jesus in quite serious about pruning us if we don’t.

In today’s devotional we consider the differences between the words Hallelujah and Hosanna. And we realize that while both are appropriate to use when speaking to Christ, they have very different meanings.

In today’s devotional we consider the Jew’s expectations of Jesus on earth. And we are forced to also consider our own expectations of Jesus today, and maybe in what way we need to change them.

In today’s devotional, there is a challenge for all of us who approach God to be clear and persistent in our requests. And we realize that when God answers our prayers, the best, really the only response is to run after him with our whole hearts.

In today’s devotional we think about how often the things we strive for are not the things we actually need. And we realize that while we lift up certain idealized images of people, it is usually the unsung heroes that have the biggest impact.

In today’s devotional we consider the tension between asking Jesus for what we want and understanding what he came to earth to do. And we realize that following Jesus means a life, not of being served, but of serving other people.

In today’s devotional we consider that when we follow Jesus, he goes out in front of us. And we realize that while we might be facing hardship or struggle, we have a Savior who goes before us.

In today’s devotional we consider how we are rewarded for following Christ. And we realize that our reward is not in riches or pleasure, but in ways that sometimes involve struggle and persecution.

In today’s devotional we consider how sometimes out understanding of God’s favor is different than how Jesus understood it. And we realize that money can be a helpful thing in this world, but it does not mean that God loves us in any kind of special way.

In today’s devotional we consider our expectations when we approach Jesus. And we realize that when we approach Jesus thinking that we are good enough, we’ll still receive his love, but we should also expect his correction.