Day 35

               Jesus, what did the shouts of Hosanna sound like to you as you entered Jerusalem before you had to face sin and death alone? The temporal adoration of those that would in mere days turn on You and demand Your crucifixion must have been bittersweet. As You approached the destiny appointed to You from eternity past, did you recall all of humanity’s trespasses with abject horror and disdain? Slowly, even those disciples that You had gathered around Yourself fell away, fearfully of the fate You alone must face. The strength of Your purpose, love and grace could never again be mustered by anyone but You. Your faithful discipline to follow Your Father’s demands to fulfill the Law will be celebrated by all who believe forever.