He Comes in the Name of the Lord?
Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who say, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” In Jesus’ name, amen.
Psalm 118:26 (ESV) says,
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
We bless you from the house of the Lord.”
The words in the first part of the verse appear several times in the New Testament. Palm Sunday the phrase was used together with shouts of “Hosanna.” (See Matthew 21:9 and Mark 11:9).
Luke 19:38 (ESV) says,
“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
John 12:13 and Luke 13:35 also use Psalm 118:26.
Imagine being on the road into Jerusalem when Jesus is welcomed by the crowds shouting the words of Psalm 118:26. Join with them now, and say, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
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