Day 1 : The Promise of a Savior
Long before Jesus’ birth, God’s plan for salvation was revealed.

Day 2: The Triumphal Entry
The people of Jerusalem welcomed Jesus with shouts of “Hosanna!” expecting Him to establish an earthly kingdom.

Day 3 : Jesus Cleanses the Temple
Jesus’ passion for a pure place of worship reminds us that He desires purity in our own hearts.

Day 4: The Last Supper
As Jesus shared the Passover meal with His disciples, He introduced a new covenant through His body and blood.

Day 5: Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet
In an act of humility, Jesus knelt and washed His disciples’ feet.

Day 6 : The Garden of Gethsemane
In the garden, Jesus agonized over what was to come, yet He surrendered fully to the Father’s will.

“But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” –Isaiah 53:5-6 (NKJV)

Long before the birth of Jesus, God had already laid out His plan for redemption. The prophecy in Isaiah 53 gives us a glimpse into the profound sacrifice that would unfold centuries later in the life of Jesus Christ. Isaiah’s words paint a vivid picture of the Suffering Servant who would bear the weight of humanity’s sin—our sin—and restore peace between us and God. Though we were lost and wandering like sheep, God, in His mercy, chose to lay our iniquity upon Jesus.

This promise reveals the depth of God's love for us—a love so immense that He sent His Son to endure unimaginable suffering on our behalf. Jesus’ sacrifice wasn’t just for the righteous, but for the broken, the lost, and those who had turned away. Long before we could even grasp the concept of salvation, God was already making provision for it. He had already paved the way for our healing and reconciliation.

As believers, this prophecy calls us to pause and reflect on the immense grace we have received. It challenges us to look beyond our own struggles and failures and recognize the price that was paid for our redemption. Isaiah’s words remind us that salvation is not something we could earn or deserve; it is a gift, freely given through Jesus’ sacrifice. When life feels overwhelming, when we feel distant from God, we can remember that He loved us first. The Savior’s work is complete, and our peace with God is secured.

This devotion also challenges us to reflect on our role in sharing the message of this promise with others. Just as God’s love for us was given freely before we knew Him, we too are called to extend that love to others. We are to share the hope of the Savior with a world in desperate need of peace and healing.

“And a very great multitude spread their clothes on the road; others cut down branches from the trees and spread them on the road. Then the multitudes who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: ‘Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!’” 
–Matthew 21:8-9 (NKJV)

On the day of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, the crowds gathered, filled with excitement and anticipation. They laid their cloaks and palm branches on the road, a traditional gesture of honor for a king. The people shouted “Hosanna!”—a term that means “Save now” or “Save us, we pray.” They were expecting Jesus to establish an earthly kingdom, to free them from Roman rule, and to restore Israel’s political power and glory. In their minds, they welcomed a Messiah who would bring immediate, tangible deliverance.

But Jesus did not come to establish an earthly kingdom; He came to establish a kingdom in the hearts of those who would follow Him. His victory would not be seen in the overthrow of a government or the setting up of an earthly throne. Instead, it would be revealed through His ultimate sacrifice on the cross and His resurrection, bringing deliverance not from political oppression but from the bondage of sin and death. Jesus came to reign in hearts, offering a deeper, eternal victory than the people ever imagined.

The Triumphal Entry serves as a powerful reminder to us today. Just as the people of Jerusalem had a limited understanding of what Jesus came to do, we too can sometimes reduce Jesus to someone who simply solves our immediate problems or meets our earthly desires. We may pray for deliverance from our circumstances, for healing, or for success in our endeavors, and while God cares about our needs, His kingdom is about something much greater than what we see with our earthly eyes.

Are we, like the crowds, ready to welcome Jesus as our Lord, even if it means He does not answer our prayers the way we expect? Are we willing to embrace His reign in our lives, even if it leads us down a path that doesn’t align with our own desires? Jesus is inviting us to welcome Him not just as a Savior who will fix our problems but as the King who desires to transform our hearts, minds, and lives.

As we reflect on this Triumphal Entry, we are challenged to examine our own hearts. Are we truly open to Jesus’ reign in every area of our lives? Are we ready to surrender our expectations and trust that His victory—though it may look different than what we imagined—is the greatest victory of all?

“Then Jesus went into the temple of God and drove out all those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves. And He said to them, ‘It is written, “My house shall be called a house of prayer,” but you have made it a ‘den of thieves.’”  –Matthew 21:12-13 (NKJV)

In the temple, a sacred space intended for worship and communion with God, Jesus found a marketplace where merchants were exploiting the people and distracting them from their true purpose. The temple was meant to be a place where the presence of God could be sought and honored. But instead, it had become a place of business, greed, and distraction. Jesus, in His righteous anger, cleansed the temple, driving out those who had turned the holy space into a place of corruption. His actions were not just a rebuke to the merchants, but a declaration that God desires purity and reverence in His house.

Jesus' passion for the purity of the temple points to a greater truth: He desires purity in our hearts. As believers, our hearts are now the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). Jesus, through His sacrifice on the cross, made a way for us to dwell in the presence of God, but He also calls us to maintain that sacred space with reverence. Just as He cleansed the temple of distractions and sin, He longs to cleanse our hearts from anything that robs us of intimacy with Him.

As we reflect on Jesus' cleansing of the temple, we are invited to examine our own hearts. What distractions, sins, or worldly desires have we allowed to take up space in the temple of our lives? Have we allowed our hearts to become cluttered with things that keep us from fully focusing on God? Is there anything that has taken priority over worship, prayer, or our relationship with Him?

The Easter season offers us a perfect opportunity for spiritual renewal. It is a time to cleanse our hearts and renew our commitment to worshiping God in purity and truth. Just as Jesus cleared the temple of things that didn’t belong, we can invite Him to remove anything in our hearts that hinders our relationship with Him. This act of spiritual renewal isn’t about perfection, but about surrendering to the Holy Spirit’s work of sanctification.

Are we willing to allow Jesus to come into our hearts and cleanse them? Are we ready to lay down distractions and sin so that our lives may reflect His holiness and glory?

“And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.’ Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.’” - Luke 22:19-20 (NKJV)

In this intimate moment during the Passover meal, Jesus shared a profound truth with His disciples. As they gathered around the table to remember the deliverance of Israel from Egypt, Jesus introduced a new and eternal covenant, one that would be established not by the blood of lambs, but by His own body and blood. The bread He broke symbolized His body, soon to be broken for the sins of the world, and the cup represented His blood, which would be shed for the forgiveness of sins.

This act of communion was more than just a ceremonial meal; it was a sacred moment where Jesus was revealing the depth of His love and sacrifice for all humanity. By instituting the practice of sharing bread and wine, He was inviting His disciples (and us, through them) to remember His ultimate sacrifice and the new covenant He was establishing between God and man. The bread and the cup are not mere symbols; they are tangible reminders of the price He paid to set us free from the power of sin and death.

As we reflect on the Last Supper, we are called to examine the significance of communion in our own lives. The bread and the cup serve as powerful symbols, but they are much more than ritualistic acts. When we partake in communion, we are not just remembering a historical event; we are reconnecting with the reality of Jesus’ sacrifice and the new life we have because of it. Each time we break the bread and drink from the cup, we acknowledge that Jesus’ body was broken and His blood was shed for our redemption. We are reminded that the new covenant is not about our performance, but about His grace and finished work on the cross.

Jesus invites us to come to the table, not with perfection, but with hearts that recognize our need for His sacrifice. Communion is a time to reflect, repent, and receive the grace He offers through His body and blood. It’s a time to renew our commitment to Him and remember the freedom He has provided for us. It’s also a reminder that we are part of a larger family of believers, united in His love and His sacrifice.

Let us approach the table with reverence and gratitude, acknowledging that it is through the breaking of His body and the shedding of His blood that we are set free and made whole.

“If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.” - John 13:14-15 (NKJV)

In one of the most profound moments of His ministry, Jesus, the Son of God, humbled Himself by washing His disciples’ feet. This act was not only a physical gesture of service, but also a powerful lesson in humility and leadership. Foot washing was typically reserved for the lowest servant in a household—an act of menial labor. Yet, Jesus, their Teacher and Lord, chose to take on this humble role, modeling for them the true nature of greatness in His kingdom.

The disciples must have been stunned by this act. In a world that values power, authority, and status, Jesus turned everything upside down. He showed that true greatness in God’s eyes is not measured by titles, positions, or achievements, but by one’s willingness to serve others in love and humility. Jesus’ example challenges us to shift our perspective on leadership and success. His leadership was defined not by dominance, but by selfless service.

Jesus’ act of washing His disciples' feet is a powerful call to love and serve one another selflessly. It challenges us to evaluate how we approach relationships, leadership, and daily interactions. Are we willing to put others' needs above our own, even in the smallest ways? Jesus demonstrated that true leadership isn’t about being served, but about serving others with a heart of humility and compassion.

In a world that often values power and recognition, Jesus calls us to a different standard. Whether we are leaders in the church, at work, or in our families, our leadership should reflect His humility. Serving others should not feel like a burden, but an opportunity to reflect the heart of Christ. Jesus didn’t wash His disciples’ feet because it was easy, but because He knew it was a reflection of the love and humility He desired for His followers to embody.

This act also reminds us that no task is beneath us when it comes to serving others. Whether it’s offering a helping hand, a listening ear, or a simple act of kindness, Jesus calls us to serve with the same love and humility He demonstrated. As we follow His example, we are reminded that our actions should always reflect His heart for others.

“And He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and prayed, saying, ‘Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.’” - Luke 22:41-42 (NKJV)

In the quiet of the Garden of Gethsemane, under the weight of impending suffering, Jesus wrestled with the task before Him. He knew what was coming—betrayal, arrest, unjust trials, beatings, and ultimately, the excruciating agony of the cross. As the pressure mounted, Jesus prayed fervently, seeking the Father’s will, asking if there might be another way to fulfill the mission He had been sent to accomplish. In His humanity, He longed for the cup of suffering to pass from Him. Yet, in the same breath, He fully surrendered, saying, “Not My will, but Yours be done.”

This moment of prayer reveals the depth of Jesus’ obedience and submission to the will of the Father. Though He was overwhelmed with anguish, He chose surrender over escape, trust over fear, and submission over self-preservation. His prayer—“Not My will, but Yours be done”—is a profound model for us, showing that true faith is not just about asking God to meet our desires but about aligning our hearts with His perfect will, no matter the cost.

The Garden of Gethsemane invites us to reflect on our own response to God’s will. Are we willing to trust Him and surrender, even when His plan is difficult or unclear? Jesus’ prayer challenges us to move beyond our own desires and comforts and to seek God’s will in all things, even when it requires sacrifice. It’s easy to trust God when life is going well, but what about when the road is hard, or when we face uncertainty and suffering?

In our own lives, we may encounter moments when we have to choose between following God’s will and following our own. It could be in decisions about relationships, careers, or facing trials that test our faith. Just as Jesus experienced profound agony in His surrender, we too may feel torn between our desires and God’s perfect plan. But in these moments, we are called to trust that God’s will is always better than our own, even if we don’t fully understand it at the time.

Are we willing to pray, “Not my will, but Yours be done,” even when it’s difficult? Are we ready to surrender our plans and desires, trusting that God’s way is always for our good and His glory?