Scripture: Mark 11:11
Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple. After he looked around at everything, because it was already late in the evening, he returned to Bethany with the Twelve.
Thought for the Day: Nothing happens! A lot of people have noted how this verse seems almost useless, especially within Mark’s Gospel that has zero fluff. Mark is the most basic and concise of the Gospels, so why include this verse about entering the temple and looking around and then leaving. In fact, it is Mark’s way of demonstrating how Jesus was not the Messiah the people were expecting. His entrance into Jerusalem was supposed to lead to a storming of the temple, followed by the removal of the Roman legions. You can almost imagine the crowds watching with great anticipation, only to find Jesus doing absolutely nothing… or at least nothing like they were expecting. This might just be the summary of the Jesus-life in a single verse. He is never what people expect him to be, and that will continue to be true throughout Holy Week.
Prayer: Let all my expectations of this coming week simply fade away into a contrite watchfulness of your gift, O Lord, who teaches us at every turn. Amen.
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