"Tell the daughter of Zion, 'Behold, your King is coming to you, lowly, and sitting on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey.'" (Zechariah 9:9)
The two disciples thought they heard Jesus correctly: "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Loose them and bring them to Me. And if anyone says anything to you; you shall say, 'The Lord has need of them.' and immediately he will send them."
As they approached the village, they looked at each other with that look... the one they've used before - as if to say, "are you thinking what I'm thinking?" As they turned onto the street, Jesus spoke of, sure enough, there was the colt - tied up outside by the door, just as He said. As they begun to untie the colt, the owners approached them and said, "Why are you loosing the colt?"
They both chimed in at the same time, saying, "The Lord has need of him." They held their collective breath until the owner finally nodded in their direction. They carefully led the animal down the dusty, uneven path out to where the Lord was. First one, and then the other laid their garments on the beast as a befitting gesture to the Lord. He mounted the compliant colt and rode slowly towards Jerusalem.
Many onlookers began spreading their garments on the road, and others cut down leafy branches from the palm trees that shaded the crowd from the glaring sun. By now a great multitude had gathered; some following from behind and some went ahead of Jesus, crying out, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"
The King of Kings was entering the Holy City on a lowly donkey... There was no white stallion or blazing chariot for this royal ruler. No - this was a servant King who chose to humble Himself and give the glory to His Father. As his disciples began to rejoice with the people, praising in loud voices for all of the mighty works they had witnessed, there were those who were less than impressed.
Some of the Pharisees called out to Him from the crowd saying, "Teacher, rebuke Your disciples." Their rising discomfort had more to do with their self-righteous attitudes and pious indignity than it did with genuine concern. Jesus then said to them, "I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out."
[Key passages shared are Matthew 21:1-10 , Mark 11:1-10 , Luke 19:28-40 , John 13:12-15]
The donkey headed down the crowed bumpy street undaunted. The city was bustling with travelers from all walks of life. The busy markets and roaming beasts emitted their own share of scents. But on this day the Rose of Sharon rode towards Jerusalem to fulfill His destiny...
There is a sweet fragrance that rises to the Father as our prayers, praises and testimonies make their way to Him. As the Apostle Paul so eloquently states in II Corinthians 2:14-15 , "But thanks be to God, Who in Christ always leads us in triumph [as trophies of Christ's victory] and through us spreads and makes evident the fragrance of the knowledge of God everywhere. For we are the sweet fragrance of Christ [which exhales] unto God, [discernible alike] among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing..." (The Message)
Today there are still many who do not recognize His Deity.
They marvel at His works and embrace His teachings. They acknowledge His wisdom and admire his morals, but there are still observers who ask, "Who is this Jesus?"
During this Easter season think about what you believe and how you might share it with others. Do you have a special Scripture reference? What is your answer for the hope that lies within you?
Deborah
is the author of a Christian non-fiction book titled “Mission Possible”. It is
written for women who love the Lord Jesus, but their spouse doesn’t share their
passion. It will encourage and challenge
the reader to embrace God’s promises for their spouse and future together.
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