Sunday, March 16, 2008

Hosanna!

The crowds going ahead of Him,
and those who followed, were shouting,
"Hosanna to the Son of David;
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord;
Hosanna in the highest!"

When He had entered Jerusalem,
all the city was stirred, saying, "Who is this?
And the crowds were saying,
"This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee."
Matthew 21:9-11


"Hosanna is a Hebrew word that means, 'Oh save!' The Jewish people used this word to praise Jesus when He rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. As they waved palm branches and spread their coats on the road they shouted, 'Hosanna!'"
Steve Green, "Hide 'Em In Your Heart"


The Hebrew people of that day were seeking a political savior. We have been delivered from far more. By God's grace and through His mercy we can use this word, "Hosanna!" as an expression of praise and worship to our Savior who has delivered us from the eternal curse of our sinful hearts! Hosanna, He has saved!