For one day, he was recognized as King, yet shortly after, was rejected and crucified, when he did not meet their expectations of what they wanted.

”On the next day the large crowd who had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took the branches of the palm trees and went out to meet Him, and began to shout, “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel.”“
‭‭John‬ ‭12‬:‭12‬-‭13‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

James 1:12 Persevering under trials brings maturity in our Faith and Hope for tomorrow.

Notes from John MacArthur Study Bible

1:12 Blessed. See notes on Mt 5:4, 10, 11. Believers who successfully endure trials are truly happy (cf. 5:11). perseveres. See note on v. 3. In this context, it also describes the passive, painful survival of a trial and focuses on the victorious outcome. Such a person never relinquishes his saving faith in God; thus this concept is closely related to the doctrine of eternal security and perseverance of the believer (see note on Mt 24:13; cf. Jn 14:15, 23; 1Jn 2:5, 6, 15, 19; 4:19; 1Pe 1:6–8). trial. See note on v. 2. approved. Lit. “passed the test” (see note on v. 2, “trials”). The believer has successfully and victoriously gone through his trials, indicating he is genuine because his faith has endured like Job’s. crown of life. Best translated “the crown which is life.” “Crown” was the wreath put on the victor’s head after ancient Greek athletic events. Here, it denotes the believer’s ultimate reward, eternal life, which God has promised to him and will grant in full at death or at Christ’s coming (see notes on 2Ti 4:8; Rev 2:10; cf. 1Pe 5:4).

Book of Samuel Summary – Part 2

In 2 Samuel, David becomes God’s most faithful king, but then rebels, resulting in the slow destruction of his family and kingdom.

Book of Samuel Summary – Part 2

In 2 Samuel, David becomes God’s most faithful king, but then rebels, resulting in the slow destruction of his family and kingdom.

In 2 Samuel, David becomes God’s most faithful king, but then rebels, resulting in the slow destruction of his family and kingdom.

Ever miss the approval of your father? My father, was very instrumental in my adventures in sports. Here is a little devotional for those who did not have this in their life.

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When you compete, did you ever miss the approval of your father? Know this. Your Heavenly Father knows you by name, and approves of you as a son, as you follow his son Jesus. He is always there for you. HE loves you, unconditionally.

www.bible.com/reading-plans/614/day/21

No Fear…….

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Woke up to the sounds of severe thunder and lightning at 3am. It was a Severe Weather Watch”. Also, this popped up on my verse of the day. NO FEAR……I will trust in you Lord. The Storm has passed for now, until the next one.

If we want to Lead, we must learn to be a follower. Who will you follow? I chose Jesus, who said to serve others.

If we want to Lead, we must learn to be a follower. Who will you follow? I chose Jesus, who said to serve others.