Pastor Nicole explored Palm Sunday through the lens of “running the race well,” showing that Jesus’ triumphal entry was not a victory parade but the beginning of His most difficult stretch toward the cross. By weaving together all four Gospel accounts, she highlighted Jesus’ intentionality, surrender, and unwavering commitment to the Father’s will, even as the crowds misunderstood Him and later abandoned Him. In contrast to the crowd’s desire for immediate relief from discomfort, Jesus embraced suffering to complete His mission and declare, “It is finished.” Pastor Nicole challenges us to finish our own race faithfully by surrendering to Jesus in pain and discomfort, releasing our expectations and understanding, and offering every situation back to Him. Ultimately, Palm Sunday becomes a call for us to run from the victory of the cross with endurance, trust, and wholehearted surrender.