One year ago, crowds at London’s many train stations stopped amazed, as flash mobs broke out everywhere to celebrate the end of covid lockdown. Professional dancers, as well as over 100 volunteers contributed to the surprise flash performances. You can see the joy on people’s faces as they sway to the music and collectively cheer and celebrate together.[1] It had been a long, rough season. People needed this. The laughter and smiles were infectious, and a new sense of hope swept through the country. Music, dance, and celebration have a way of lifting people’s spirits.

Such was the feeling too the day that Jesus rode into Jerusalem, on a donkey no less.

Not everyone knew what was going on. The disciples who accompanied him by the hundreds were shouting and singing the verses from psalm 11…