April 2nd, 2026
by Rev. Kevin C Benton
by Rev. Kevin C Benton
Day 4: Hosanna or Crucify Him?
Reading: Matthew 21:8-11; Luke 23:18-23
Devotional: The same crowd that shouted "Hosanna!" on Sunday cried "Crucify Him!" by Friday. Why the shift? They wanted Jesus to fix their external circumstances—to overthrow Rome—but He came to transform their hearts. When He didn't meet their expectations, they rejected Him. We do the same thing. We praise God on Sunday, then "crucify" Him through our choices during the week. We want Him to fix our finances, relationships, and problems, but we resist when He wants to change our character, attitudes, and hearts. True freedom isn't found in changed circumstances but in a transformed heart that can remain free regardless of circumstances. Don't be a Sunday praiser who lives like a slave the rest of the week.
Reflection: Where are you asking Jesus to change your situation but refusing to surrender your heart? What would it look like to say "Hosanna" with your life, not just your lips?
Reading: Matthew 21:8-11; Luke 23:18-23
Devotional: The same crowd that shouted "Hosanna!" on Sunday cried "Crucify Him!" by Friday. Why the shift? They wanted Jesus to fix their external circumstances—to overthrow Rome—but He came to transform their hearts. When He didn't meet their expectations, they rejected Him. We do the same thing. We praise God on Sunday, then "crucify" Him through our choices during the week. We want Him to fix our finances, relationships, and problems, but we resist when He wants to change our character, attitudes, and hearts. True freedom isn't found in changed circumstances but in a transformed heart that can remain free regardless of circumstances. Don't be a Sunday praiser who lives like a slave the rest of the week.
Reflection: Where are you asking Jesus to change your situation but refusing to surrender your heart? What would it look like to say "Hosanna" with your life, not just your lips?
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