“Eyes to See”
Matthew 20:29 - 21:17

Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey 
just like Solomon did so man years before. 
The people cry “Hosanna!”, 
and wave palm branches, 
and talk of the “Son of David!” sweeps through the crowd. Matthew tells us that Jesus begins this final move on the Capital by healing 2 blind men as he leaves Jericho. 
An apt metaphor.
But who will really “see” what Jesus is doing? 
Who will truly understand?
When we are immersed in the chaos of a shifting historical and cultural moment, it’s almost impossible to see it fully.
If we see ourselves in the story at all… who are we most like? The excited and confused disciples? 
The previously blind? 
The adoring crowd? 
Or, the scandalized religious leaders as they “tut-tut”? Or, the people just trying to make a living 
selling doves in the Temple of the Lord?
Who will we not allow ourselves to admit we are “like”?
May the Spirit open our eyes to see the King underneath the King.
Getting ready for Holy Week; read the account of the crucifixion (Matthew 27:22-50).
Where do you see evidence of the Fruit of the Spirit in the Passion of Christ?

~ Pastor Joe