Holy Week, the earth-shattering, universe-redeeming humanity-rescuing sequence of God-ordained events—leaves us in awe of His wisdom and increases our holiness. Who could dream these things up? The architect of these events is not men but God. This Holy Week, see King Jesus, riding lowly on a donkey. Catch a faith-filled glimpse of the humble Servant, zealously cleansing His Father’s temple. Seek to learn from the the divine and all-wise teacher, who stumped the scholars & fed truth to the simple. Comprehend our closest Friend, Brother, and God—betrayed by a devil in his inner-circle. Who could imagine the Sinless Savior, pure and undefiled, washing the feet of his followers? Be in awe of the Giver and sustainer of life—giving His life, at the hands of those he gave life, to give His people new life. Take in the despised & beloved conqueror, slaying our sin, dealing a death blow to death, and defeating the devil. Again, who could dream these things up? The paradoxes, the highs, the lows—all are woven together by our Sovereign God, for many, and yet, one grandiose

purpose—“the joy set before Him. ” 

This week, let us consciously and intentionally prepare our hearts to receive our King. Let us gaze with the eyes of faith at His heart, His zeal, His love, His wrath, His purifying power, His perfect provision, and His great achievement on our behalf. Holy Week should increase our holy devotion to Him, and the aim of this devotional is that we would all collectively, gaze upon the heart of our Savior—as He walks the treacherous path to Calvary, to save us from the wrath of God.

Pastor LJ