Preparing for corporate worship

This Sunday is known as Palm Sunday in recognition of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a young donkey on the first day of the week He was crucified. The crowd welcomed His entrance with palm branches and coats spread before Him, as well as greetings: "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord" (Mark 11:9b). What a great day it was! Yet, days later, voices were raised with the shout: "Crucify him!" (Mark 15:14b). God's good pleasure was fulfilled in His Son's crucifixion. It also will be fulfilled in a future day when this One comes again. Rev. 19:11-21 describes Jesus coming on a white horse from heaven to judge and wage war in righteousness, and the name He bears on His robe and thigh will be "King of Kings, and Lord of Lords." We will gather Sunday to worship this One who came in humility to be rejected by His own and who will return as Victor over all. May our praise, thanksgiving and submission be appropriate for our Servant King.