A Collision of Joy and Longing

Palm Sunday always feels like a collision of joy and longing.

Crowds filled the streets, waving palm branches and shouting “Hosanna!”—“Save us now!” They believed the King had finally come. And they were right… just not in the way they expected.

For generations, God’s people had chased after kings—leaders, warriors, voices they hoped would bring peace and security. And every single one left them wanting more. Sound familiar? We still do the same thing—looking to success, control, or people to give us what only Jesus can.

But on Palm Sunday, everything changes.

Jesus rides in—not on a war horse, but on a donkey. Not to take power, but to give His life. Not to defeat Rome, but to defeat sin, death, and everything that separates us from God. The King we’ve always needed has come—and He doesn’t leave us longing. He meets us with forgiveness, hope, and new life.

Here’s the invitation this week:
Ask yourself, “Where am I looking for something other than Jesus to satisfy me?” And then bring that to Him. Surrender it. Trust Him as your King—not just in words, but in your life.

Because He’s not just a King worth celebrating—He’s a King worth following.

And the story doesn’t end on Sunday…it leads to an empty tomb.

Join us this Easter Sunday at 10:30am at McAnally Middle School.
We’d love to celebrate the risen King with you.