Palm And Cross

Popularity is a funny thing. Kinda like ratings. One week, you might be the sensation of the nation. The next, you become the vision of derision. Crowd mentality. Or ratings. The devil must be in the details.

Those who don't believe in Jesus please stick around. I'm not trying to convert. If one wanted to extrapolate, it would be God etc and ones own inclination that does that. Just a little missive on here today, banned tomorrow.

First, Jerusalem was a big enough town, not everyone greeted Jesus as King. The same would be true the next Friday re nailing him literally.

Now, there were probably some who did say yay then nay. Some who stood fast and stayed on Jesus' side and yet others who were dedicated to his destruction. More grey than black and white ie wishy washy. Or those who could care less. Or those who even betray aka Judas or deny aka Peter.

Betrayal can be its own topic. But there are reasons. Whether evil simply entered, well there was some kind of dry rot of the soul I think. Then it quietly gains footing and on and on. Again there are those categories I just mentioned. One thing is certain, doubt plays a major role in this story. The 'dry rot' or the tester.

Doubt like temptation comes to all in some form or other. We are tested. How much do we belive? Go with the crowd instead of thinking and letting what is right grow in your heart (balancing head and heart). Or stand apart and for what is true.

Denial springs from the same well. Again, it's easier to save your own skin than to stand. Or you might make a tactical withdrawal to fight or stand for truth another day. Talk about a grey area. It might make your hair fall out -s-.

When is the time right? Peter found out. Judas never did.

Lest you think I am hijacking a Christian Holy Day to make another point vis a vis Freedom and standing for same, there is no ulterior motive.

Freedom comes from God (or from nature if that is what you choose). It is a Right. There will come a time when we will stand for Freedom-or not.

Palm or Cross. Suffering is inevitable to reach beyond both. Our fight for Freedom is born of that struggle between good and evil.

And again, when is the time to stand for what's right? Now.