Jesus was not the expected messiah but one riding on the back of a donkey. The idea that God arrives in the most unlikely of people and shows up in the most unlikely of places is a reminder to me to be vigilant for God's presence. I should not expect God to make some grand entrance to the clanging of cymbals and banging of gongs. God is everywhere, yes, but especially present when I least expect God. When I truly see God in these unsuspecting places, I know I am paying attention.
God is especially present when I am under duress - stressed out because I'm hungry, tired, irritated, busy, ruffled, or pulled in several directions at once. God's presence at these times and these places is a reminder to speak and act with love. When I can direct my energy to others in a loving way, I know I am living the life God intended for me to live and being the way I ought to be. I am arriving and presenting myself to everyone I meet as Jesus arrived into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
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