A Greater Plan

Matthew 21:9

9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

 

When Jesus entered Jerusalem during the last week of His life, the crowds received him as the deliverer King they've been waiting for. With palm branches and praises, He was the one they thought would restore their nation to them. So they joyously welcome him with  majestic Greeting from Psalms 118:25-26, 

 

25 Save now, I beseech thee, O Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.

26 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord: we have blessed you out of the 

house of the Lord.

 

Sadly, just a few days later, the crowds would disperse. With Jesus in the grave, and their hopes buried with him, the disciples went away. Disheartening because they didn't really understand God's purpose. It was not until 3 days later, when Jesus rose from the dead, and they seen that the Lord had an even greater plan than they had ever imagined.

 

Always remember this when opportunities, things you praise God for seem to be destroyed. He has a greater plan for you. Continue to trust your savior regardless of how things appear. He has a way of resurrecting your dreams in a matter far beyond your imagination to make you truthfully joyful.