{"id":50744,"date":"2026-04-05T08:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T12:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=50744"},"modified":"2026-03-30T16:48:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T20:48:43","slug":"palm-sunday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/palm-sunday\/","title":{"rendered":"PALM SUNDAY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As we gather to celebrate Palm Sunday, let us remember the significance of this day in our faith. It marks the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, where the crowds joyfully welcomed Him with palm branches, proclaiming Him as the King. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As king, he could have ridden in on royal horses, drawn in golden chariots, but instead he chose a donkey colt, a definite sign of humility, exemplifying his mission of love over pride and power. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two scriptures come to mind: **Zachariah 9:9** (NIV): “Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnd then he said to me, ‘This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.” (Zechariah 4:6, NIV)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This moment reminds us of the hope and excitement that Jesus brings into our lives. It’s an invitation to reflect on our own journey of faith and to recognize how we can welcome Him into our hearts. A question arises: which would you have chosen? Which mode of transportation would you have chosen?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let us take this time to prepare ourselves for the coming Holy Week. May we carry forward the spirit of joy and hope, reflecting on Christ’s humility. As we wave our palms and sing our praises, \u201cHosanna! Hosanna! Which translates to Lord, save us. Save now. Let us renew our commitment to follow Him with love, compassion, and imitate His humility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wishing you all a blessed Palm Sunday filled with peace and joy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peace and Love,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014Pastor Dwayne<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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