Between Sundays

One Sunday Jesus was met with applause as He came into Jerusalem.  On the next, He was met with amazement after He came out of the tomb.  But what did He do in between? 

On Monday through Wednesday, Jesus taught in the temple.  He talked on the Mount of Olives.  He answered questions meant to trap Him—“Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”  He answered questions meant to test Him—“What is the greatest commandment?”  He spoke parables.  He spoke plainly.  He watched the wealthy throw large amounts into the offering plate; He saw a poor widow drop in two small coins and noted that her meager gift was worth the most.  He dined with friends, He discussed the last days, and He reminded His disciples that He was coming back. 

He slammed pride and arrogance, and scathingly indicted those who follow rules to make themselves look good. He told us that loving God with all we are is what He really wants, and He followed up the first command with the second—to love others like we love ourselves.

He was busy. He was bold. He wasn’t discouraged by those against Him.  He was encouraging to those for Him.  He was passionate and personal.  And He did it all on purpose.  So should we.

Worshipping on the weekend is great, but what we do the other days shows Jesus most.  Live well between Sundays.