Today’s devotion focuses on the Monday of Holy Week. In our passage Jesus’ behavior may seem a little surprising. He cleanses the temple and kicks out a bunch of people.

Who do you expect Jesus to be? How do you expect Him to act? He was different than expected, but in a good way.

In today’s devotion we see a contrast between the blind and the seeing. Some people saw Jesus for who He was and others couldn’t. Will you see Jesus for who He truly is?

Jesus longs to gather His people, but many resist. Still, Jesus continues to the cross, even for those who reject Him.

“Will only a few be saved?” It’s a hard question to consider, but one worth considering.

As we approach Holy Week, we prepare our hearts by considering the cost of our salvation and the cost of following Jesus.

As we approach Holy Week, we prepare our hearts by remembering how Jesus was focused and determined to die for us.

It’s hard to love those who hate you or persecute you. That, however, is what Jesus is telling us to do. It’s also what Jesus did for us.