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Put Down Your Palms

Mar 29, 2026    Jason Stockton

This powerful Palm Sunday message challenges us to move beyond being passive spectators in our faith journey and become active participants in God's mission. Drawing from John 12 and the triumphal entry, we're confronted with a sobering reality: the same crowd that waved palm branches on Sunday was shouting 'Crucify Him' by Friday. What changed? The crowd was swayed by the wrong voices, allowing others to plant seeds of disagreement in their hearts. The message reveals Jesus as not just our Savior, but as the greatest leader who ever lived—one who structured a movement with carriers who bear the weight, organizers who implement the vision, and workers who roll up their sleeves. The question posed to us is direct: Are we in the crowd, waiting to receive something from Jesus, or are we in the parade, walking alongside Him in service? This isn't about attending church; it's about being the church. We're challenged to 'put down our palm branches'—to stop being influenced by herd mentality and cultural narratives that contradict biblical truth—and instead pick up the work of the Kingdom. Whether we're called to carry heavy burdens, organize ministry efforts, or simply fill the gaps where we see needs, we all have a role. The beautiful reminder is that the church isn't held together by any human effort but by Jesus as the cornerstone, and when we align ourselves with His mission rather than the crowd's opinion, we become vessels through which He brings new wine.