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Day 2: Holy Monday

Holy Monday started with excitement, marked by contrasting reactions to Jesus: one group worshiped Him, while another was angry. Jesus drove away those misusing the temple and brought closer those seeking genuine worship. Most people in the temple were engaged in commercial activities rather than worship. They were not using the temple for its intended purposes. They had replaced prayer with profit, abusing the temple as a place that could promote their own agendas instead of promoting praise to God. Jesus, angered by the misuse of God's house, overturned tables and disrupted their routines to restore the temple's intended purpose. He denounced the materialism and commercialism that had taken over.

After driving people away, the hurt and hopeless flocked to Jesus in the temple as it became what it was originally intended to be. He began teaching, healing, and proclaiming truth, which upset many, especially the religious leaders. Jesus specialized in turning things upside down and redeeming broken situations. This marked the beginning of a monumental week, where He would leave a lasting impact on the world.

Reflection:

Today as you reflect, ask yourself this question…

What is one part of my life where I’ve shifted the focus from honoring God to serving myself?

Allow yourself time to talk with God and ask Him for forgiveness in this area.