As the book of Ecclesiastes tells us, God "has set eternity in the human heart." This eternal longing within us can never be fully satisfied by temporal things. We chase after success, relationships, possessions, and experiences, hoping they'll finally bring us contentment. But time and again, we're left wanting more.
The good news is that there's an answer to this longing, one that can truly satisfy our souls: the love of God.
In a world that often feels divided and hostile, there's a radical message of unity and purpose that challenges our conventional thinking. It's the story of an upside-down kingdom, where the weak shame the strong, and the foolish confound the wise. This kingdom isn't built with grand structures or powerful rulers, but with living stones - ordinary people transformed by an extraordinary God.
The danger of Palm Sunday lies in our tendency to create a false image of Jesus based on our own expectations. Like the crowds in Jerusalem, we can easily fall into the trap of wanting a Savior who will simply fix our problems, bless our finances, or fulfill our personal dreams. While God certainly cares about every aspect of our lives, fixating solely on these external blessings can cause us to miss the profound intimacy He desires to have with us.
