Palm Sunday, March 29 - All Glory, Laud, and Honor

Scripture:

“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!” — Luke 19:38

Hymn Focus:
All Glory, Laud, and Honor

“All glory, laud, and honor to thee, Redeemer, King!”

“Thou art the King of Israel, thou David’s royal Son.”

Lent carries us toward Jerusalem. Along the way, we learn humility, repentance, and trust. The hymn All Glory, Laud, and Honor meets us at a pivotal moment in this journey—Jesus’ entry into the city, where praise and paradox stand side by side.

The crowds shout “Hosanna!” and wave palms, naming Jesus as king. Yet this king arrives not with power or spectacle, but riding on a donkey. Lent helps us recognize the kind of king Jesus is—one whose glory is revealed through humility and whose throne will be a cross.

The hymn holds together joy and foreboding. “The company of angels are praising thee on high,” it sings, even as the path ahead leads toward suffering. Lent invites us to praise Christ not only when the road is triumphant, but when it is costly. True devotion follows Jesus beyond celebration into obedience.

As Holy Week approaches, this hymn asks an important question of us: Will we praise Jesus only when it is easy, or will we follow him all the way? Lent teaches us that genuine honor is not only spoken—it is lived, shaped by faithfulness, courage, and love.

Prayer

Redeeming King, As we walk the “Lenten road” toward Jerusalem, teach us what it means to honor you truly. When we are tempted to praise with words alone, draw us into lives of faithful obedience. Receive our songs, our service, and our surrender, as we follow you with humility and hope. Amen.