Hosanna in the highest!

Palm Sunday almost always ends up being somewhat emotional for me. I am reminded of how the people praised Jesus shouting Hosanna, Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Such a celebratory greeting and acceptance of Jesus! But I am also reminded of how not even a week later those shouts of praise turn into shouts of condemnation, shouts to crucify the very one they were praising at the beginning of the week. It breaks my heart to think of anyone facing that much hate, anger, and mistreatment by the very people who once "loved" them. I often think of how I would have reacted had I been alive at that time. Everyone always says that if we had been alive then we would have joined the mob and shouted the same hateful words right along with them. But I honestly don't know that my heart could do that. I hate to see anyone suffering. Whether I like them or not. It breaks my heart. I don't want to see anyone hurt that badly. And if I have connected with them on any emotional or spiritual level it would hurt all the more. My empathy doesn't allow me to have that much extreme hate. Some say even if you don't yell it right along with the mob, your silence or lack of action is the same thing. Maybe that is true in some ways, but I think my tear-stained face would speak for itself. And I would hope my broken heart would lead me to speak truth into those I may be with. It may not make a huge difference within the mass shouts of hate, but even to reach one person makes a huge difference in their life. Now, the challenge is carrying this message with me every day no matter what day it is. May I continue to press on loving and encouraging others, being compassionate, sharing Christ's love, and making a difference one life at a time.

In other news, many praises to God for His constant provision in my life. I spoke to a need for new temporary housing here until I leave for Thailand and I had several offers! Some of which were even free! I have chosen one of the options and am excited for this new placement. May I be an encouragement and blessing to the woman I will be living with and vice versa. God is in all things no matter how hard they seem at first.