His triumphal entry

As Jesus approached Jerusalem on his way down from the Mount of Olives, a donkey—the most peaceful of animals—attended him. Rather than a horse that would signify a warrior’s entrance into battle, our humble Lord strode on the back of a gentle beast of burden. No pomp and circumstance. No earthly coronation. “Who is he?” some asked among those who waved their palms in the hopes of being liberated that day. But Jesus had other plans—for now.

At seeing the people, Jesus was disheartened to the point of tears because he knew their fate…the imminent suffering that would soon befall the city at the hands of the Romans. While some were excited and shouted, “Hosanna to God in the highest, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord”; others were not so pleased…namely, the chief priests and Pharisees.

This day was among the last before his crucifixion. Sadly, even the apostles didn’t quite understand the prophecies that were being fulfilled and that this was not an earthy victory march but a heavenly one. Most everyone there did not understand that Jesus was preparing to die for them. The victory march will come later when he comes back to earth, and we pray, Lord Jesus, that it is soon.

Maranatha, Lord!