Thursday, December 28th

Today’s Scripture 

“The two who were sent entered the village and found the colt exactly like Jesus had said. While they were untying the colt, the owners approached them and asked, “What are you doing?” The disciples replied, “We need this donkey for the Lord of All.” They brought the colt to Jesus. Then they placed their prayer shawls on its back, and Jesus rode it as he descended the Mount of Olives toward Jerusalem. As he rode along, people spontaneously threw their prayer shawls on the path in front of him like a carpet. As soon as he got to the bottom of the Mount of Olives, the crowds of his followers shouted with a loud outburst of ecstatic joy over all the mighty wonders of power they had witnessed. They shouted over and over, “Highest praises to God for the one who comes as King in the name of the Lord! Heaven’s peace and glory from the highest realm now comes to us!” Some Jewish religious leaders who stood off from the procession said to Jesus, “Teacher, you must order your followers at once to stop saying these things!” Jesus responded, “Listen to me. If my followers were silenced, the very stones would break forth with praises!” When Jesus caught sight of the city, he burst into tears with uncontrollable weeping over Jerusalem, saying, “If only you could recognize that this day peace is within your reach! But you cannot see it. For the day is soon coming when your enemies will surround you, pressing you in on every side, and laying siege to you. They will crush you to pieces, and your children too! And when they leave, your city will be totally destroyed. Since you would not recognize God’s day of visitation, your day of devastation is coming!”           

Luke 19:32-44

Today’s Thought 

The only way to truly discover God’s peace in life is to realize where it originates from… Peace is not found because of the absence of conflict all around you… It’s discovered the moment inner conflict has been overcome.

Today’s Confession

Thank you, Jesus, I know my peace comes from you… When the world around me is going absolutely crazy and is filled with turmoil, I have the peace that passes all understanding… Because you are within me, there is no anxiety or unrest, only tranquility and your love. Help me to walk in greater peace as I overcome all inner conflict!