As Jesus was approaching Jerusalem, the many people who had heard and seen his miracles and heard his teachings followed him singing his praises. I imagine it was something like the parades we see for the World Series, or Super Bowl champions through their towns.

However all the people did not believe that Jesus was sent by God, and though Jesus scolded those who challenged him, he also was saddened by their disbelief. Luke 19:41-42 tells us, “But as he came closer to Jerusalem and saw the city ahead, he began to weep. “How I wish today that you of all people would understand the way to peace.”

I think Jesus may be looking at our world today and saying the same. “How I wish that you would understand the way to peace.” Paul tells us in Romans 5:1, “Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.”

Let us know God’s peace and say like those on Palm Sunday, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” Matthew 21:9.

Praise to you our Savior. Give us your peace and save us from our current peril so that we might return to our churches, and chapels to praise and worship you together again. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.