Want vs. Need

Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week, when we remember the suffering, death, and resurrection of
Jesus. As Jesus resolutely journeys toward Jerusalem and clearly predicts His suffering and death, His disciples and the crowds remain focused on their own desires for power, comfort, and political victory. James and John seek positions of honor, while the crowd celebrates Jesus as a conquering king in the line of David, hoping He will overthrow Rome and restore national glory. Yet Jesus redefines kingship entirely: He comes “not to be served, but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many.” Jesus offers salvation from sin rather than relief from circumstances. The same crowd that praises Him will soon reject Him. It reveals how shallow their devotion was to Jesus in the first place. In the same way, we must examine our own hearts. Are we following the Jesus we want or surrendering to the true King we need? What you want may comfort you, but what you need will transform you.