Jesus' Triumphal Entry

A Blessed Palm Sunday to all. Our scripture reading was Mark 11:1-11. We covered Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. When did Jesus ride into Jerusalem? One week prior to His crucifixion (Jn. 12:1 & 12:12). This ride is very important to our faith because it was the fulfillment of the prophesy of Zechariah (9:9). Scripture that was written some 400-500 years earlier. All four gospels share this story of Jesus' ride into Jerusalem, on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey. Jesus was entering Jerusalem as a poor and humble servant not as a king to conquer by force. It was time to make public his claim as the messiah and the King of Israel. Prior to His ride he had told his apostles to be silent about His works (Mt. 12:16 & 16:20). He was met with songs and praises of Hosanna. The people laid their robes on the ground before him, a tradition just for king's (2 Kings 9:13). They recognized Jesus as the son of David but they were looking for a deliverer not the messiah. They wanted Jesus to lead a revolt against Rome. They were looking for temporal deliverance not eternal. Their shouts of joy would soon turn to cries of "Crucify Him"(Lk. 23:21) just a few day's later, when He refused to lead a revolt against Rome. Jesus was not there to conquer by force He was there to conquer hearts by Love, Grace, and Mercy. As a sacrifice for His people. I asked everyone if Jesus has conquered their heart's and if He was their Lord and Savior. I also asked everyone to reflect on the price Jesus paid for our salvation. What an awesome God we serve that He would send His son to die for our sins, of which none of us are worthy of. Next week is Resurrection Sunday may God Bless you and may everyone be reflective of the price Jesus paid for us.