This week’s devotion of the Passion Week from Jesus’ Perspective. The devotions are written as first person, from Jesus’ perspective, like His personal journal of his thoughts and words gathered through Scriptures as the scenes of the Passion Week unfolds.
There are a number of references to the Song of Songs to get a peep into Jesus’ love for His people. As there are many symbolism used in Song of Songs, the list below helps to explain some of them that are found in the verses quotation in this week’s devotions.
- Shulamite symbolizes Israel and the Church
- The Beloved symbolizes Jesus Christ, the Bridegroom King
- Spikenard symbolizes worship
- Myrrh symbolizes death
This devotion emphasizes more on the heart and the spirit, rather than knowledge.
- Take time to read the devotion slowly to allow the scriptures and events to go deep into you, beyond your mind.
- It helps to read it several times, asking the Holy Spirit to bring you deeper.
- Highlight the portions that jump out at you and write down your thoughts under “Personal Reflection” and also put into writing the response or even commitment that you want to make before God.
Day 2 – Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
Read Luke 19:28-44 & John 12:12-19
The day has come for me to enter into Jerusalem. This familiar holy city is where I will finish my mission on earth. My Abba’s plan and purpose for me will be completed soon. Looking at the backs of the two disciples running off to prepare the room and get ready the donkey, the time has come to fulfil Abba’s Word through Prophet Zechariah (Zec 9:9).
O Jerusalem, my beautiful holy city, you feel so different today. As this young colt struts down Mt Olives into the city with me on its back, the people wave palm branches in great celebration shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD! Hosanna in the highest”. Here is a welcome to their king whom they do not know. I am coming for you my holy city. You will be mine, wholly mine. You will see my beauty and kingdom come. You cannot see my kingdom in your flesh, but only in the spirit.
I have to silence the Pharisees objections to this welcome. This is due to me, in my city. The stones in my city will cry out if the people choose not to. My heart is wrenched by your blindness. The pride of your religion I will tear down, and none of the stones in this temple will be left unturned because you do not know the time of my visitation, rejecting me in my own city.
Shulamite to the Beloved
Until the day breaks
And the shadows flee away,
Turn, my beloved,
And be like a gazelle
Or a young stag
Upon the mountains of Bether (meaning separation). – SOS 2:17
I work miracles. I heal the sick. I chase out demons. I clean up the temple of vendors that exploit worshippers. I teach in my temple. I reveal my heart and power to you. You should have recognised me. I am going to the lowest pit before I ascend to the highest throne. You will treat me like the prophets and all who are sent to you. I am not only a prophet but the Son of God. Soon, at least you my disciples will understand when you see me gloried.
“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! For I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” – Mt 23:37-38.
