Jesus demonstrated the same impressive calm and confidence on his way into Jerusalem that he did a few days later on his way out. What enabled him to accept the praise of the people without boasting was the same thing that allowed him to accept their abuse without retaliating - and it wasn't self-confidence. He entrusted himself to Him who judges justly.
And we are to follow his example. Of course, he was sinless and we are not. Entrusting ourselves to him who judges justly means volunteering for feeling the conviction that requires repentance, but it also means that we can finally rise above the world's disapproval and hear the world's praise without rising above our proper place. That's a beautiful gift that the Giver of every good and perfect gift would like each of us to enjoy.
Call to Repentance
Titus 2:11-14
Call to Worship
Psalm 24
OT Reading
Isaiah 25:1-9
NT Reading
19:28-44
Message
The Unflappable Savior
1 Peter 2:21-23
