Sunday, He was welcomed as a conquering hero. Monday, He cleansed the temple and solidified the determination of the religious establishment to kill Him. Tuesday, He spent the entire day confronting His critics and contending for the truth of His identity and authority.
What about Wednesday?
We sometimes call this “The Silent Day.” Jesus probably never left Bethany on Wednesday. Each of the other days, He made the two-mile trek into Jerusalem. But on this day, He did not. But why?
Scripture doesn’t say. (That’s why it’s called “The Silent Day.”) I think Jesus rested, prayed, and spent time with His closest friends, Lazarus, Mary, and Martha.
It’s a poignant picture of the Savior, gathering Himself for
the agony of the atonement, spending a few precious hours in the fellowship of His friends.
How do you feel about the Savior, knowing He wanted rest and the closeness of friends around Him before His great ordeal?
