WHAT HAPPENS TO YOU WHEN NOTHING HAPPENS?

Mark 11:7-11

⁷ Then they brought the colt to Jesus and placed their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. ⁸ Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut off in the woods. ⁹ Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! ¹⁰ Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest!” ¹¹ Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, since it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.

let down

This is one of those passages where you find yourself looking closely to see if you have missed something. There was a tremendous anticipation that something amazing was going to happen. The people were shouting, Jesus’ way had been paved by worship and elaborate preparation. There was a great air of expectation. Then, … nothing. Jesus looked around a little, and then left. Today’s agenda was all about fulfilling a tiny prophecy. The big stuff comes later.

There will be days like that as you serve the Lord as well. You will have put all your energy into a project or event. It will happen, and you will find yourself let down. Don’t worry. God is not punishing you by not showing up powerfully when you expected it. His timing is perfect. Trust him, and trust it.

LORD, give us the wisdom to allow your calendar to prevail, not ours.