Matthew 21:1-11

Matthew 21:1-11
English Standard Version (ESV)

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  The crowds lined up to praise him, and later in the week, they gathered to cry out for his condemnation.  They are fickle, and as the atmosphere around Jerusalem changed, so did their attitude towards their Savior.
  If we're not careful, we'll allow the circumstances of our lives to dictate our response to Jesus.  When things are going well, we may choose to praise him and give thanks for his blessings.  When things go poorly, though, do we run from him and look for comfort anywhere else?  Or are we conditioned to understand that Jesus suffered and died for us, and thus he understands suffering and is able to sympathize with us in our moments and seasons of weakness?  The more we read Scripture, the more we understand that God's complete love is present with us on the mountaintops and in the valleys, and a mature faith look to the light at all times, even in the darkest chapters, because God is always with us.
  Our outside circumstances should not dictate our gratitude for God's love and salvation.  God loves you and will give anything for you!  There are better days ahead, no matter how good today is!