Celebrate EasterSample

How do you show honor to others? In traditional Chinese cultures, people bow to show honor to the emperor, to their parents, grandparents, or elderly relatives. In ancient times, people would even bow so low that they would lay down with their forehead touching the ground. In the military, soldiers, show their respect and honor to their commanding officers or their country’s flag by saluting. They stand tall, raise their right hand, keeping it straight with the fingers together, and touch it to the edge of their eyebrow. When people meet royalty, it’s customary to bow or curtsey. 

The people of Jerusalem showed honor by placing their garments along the path where Jesus rode. They showed honor as they waved palm branches to praise their King. How do we show honor in our culture today? We stand when someone important enters a room. We clap and stand to our feet at the end of a show or concert. We celebrate a winning football team with a big trophy, a parade, and confetti. 

How do we show honor to Jesus? We can show honor to Jesus by praising Him. We lift our hands in worship and honor Him as the King of our lives. We can also honor Jesus by praying and spending time with Him, we can tell Him what He means to us and thank Him for who He is and what He’s done in our lives. Jesus is the King of kings and His Name is above every other name. HOSANNA! King Jesus is worthy to be praised.

Read today's verses to learn about how we can honor Jesus.