Has it really only been a week? Only seven days since the streets were jammed with people shouting, "Hosanna, glory to God in the highest!"? It has only been seven days, but it seems like a lifetime ago.
The crowds that worshiped Jesus on that triumphant Sunday were calling for His death by Friday. Those that traveled with Him fled in fear, convinced they had lost all hope. That was Friday, how things can change in only two days.
Those who fled in fear are now talking of seeing Him alive. Jesus has risen from the dead. All that He said about being the Son of God is true. Yet the streets are now empty. Seven days ago Jesus was followed by the multitudes who were convinced He would free them from Rome. Now He comes offering freedom from death and only a few come and follow. It is only seven days from Palm Sunday to Easter, but there is an eternity of difference between them. Only those willing to go to the cross with Jesus will rise with Him on Easter.
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