For Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion…
Rather, he emptied himself…
Philippians 2:7
We sometimes throw around the word “passion” when referring to our work, our coffee or our favorite team. But true passion refers to something that is closest to the heart.
As Jesus ate for the last time with his disciples, as he agonized in Gethsemane, as he suffered the mockery and blows of the soldiers, with each painful step on the way to Calvary…what was his passion? What—or who—was closest to his heart?
The answer is you. You are his passion. It was your face held close to his heart in these moments that would redeem you. Jesus is, even now, inviting you to participate in that walk, to bring your own heart close to his. He emptied himself to break the chains of sin and heal your hurts. He is assuring you that the way will not be too difficult as you journey by his side. And the Lord is asking you to share his passion—for those others who have yet to hear or believe the hope and joy that come with Easter.
Living Faith, Contributor
This is a guest post by Steve Pable. Learn more about him at LivingFaith.com.
