Messiah

Matthew 11:8-11  And many spread their garments on the road, and others spread leafy branches which they had cut from the fields. And those who went before and those who followed cried out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!  Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is coming! Hosanna in the highest!”


The last week of my Lord's life started with this celebration as he entered the Holy City for the week of Passover. People were yelling out sacred words, "Hosanna" or "Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord."  Words that honored Jesus, but for sure without a complete understanding of what was to come. Jesus had told his closest disciples what to expect, but others seeing or hearing about his miraculous powers had no idea. How could the best come from the worst. 


Those who celebrated his arrival were looking for a different messiah, and often I think that is our problem. They wanted a Messiah who would  take over the country and throw out the Roman occupation. Many today want the Messiah to overcome every oppressor in their lives. I've been there, but i want God to take away their free will not mine. He can be the celebrated hero who overthrows all the bad people by taking away their freedom but not mine, even when I have my own share of bad choices.

I want to be free. I want God to respect my free will. Would I sacrifice that for a world with complete justice? Would I give away any chance of real love for a world with no problems? Not me!!