Blessed Palm Sunday!

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Hello Yahweh’s saints, sons, and soldiers!

Christendom is buzzing with Palm Sunday wishes and greetings. Someone sent me a PALM SUNDAY message this morning, and honestly—I wasn’t sure how to respond, so I didn’t.

That led me to ask: What exactly are we celebrating?

The formal celebration of Palm Sunday as we know it today—with all its traditions and expressions—was shaped by the institutional Church, particularly from the 4th century onward, when Church was compelled to align with the Roman system. And in many ways, they missed the mark.

The early Church had no such religious traditions. Imagine sending them festive greetings for Palm Sunday, Easter, or Christmas—they might have been puzzled. Their focus was not on observances, but on living in the reality of Christ daily.

So where does that leave us?

Perhaps it’s an invitation—not to get caught up in outward celebrations—but to return to the Word, to know Jesus more deeply, not just in a season, but in every moment. That alone is more than enough.

One powerful moment during that week stands out to me—the time when Jesus entered the temple and drove out the thieves. That scene is deeply prophetic for us today.

Our unrenewed thoughts can function like those money-changers, and thieves hiding within the TEMPLE of our BODY. We are called to confront them. To drive them out of our minds. The Apostle says this beautifully, "pulling down strongholds and taking every thought captive and bringing it into the obedience of Christ". (2 Corinthians 10)

The religious drama ended the moment Jesus stepped into the temple. Our religious drama must end since Christ has stepped into us. He made it clear what truly belongs there—and what does not. Not our empty rituals. Not the lifeless systems we religiously follow. But purity, truth, and the presence of God. He loves TRUTH in the inward parts. Psalm 51.

If there’s one thing we should take from this week, it’s this:

Let it remind us of our personal responsibility to deal with hypocrisy, to cast out pretense, and to walk in authenticity.

Be real. Be honest before God, yourself, and others.


Shalom.

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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