The King comes
In around three years of an itinerant ministry, Jesus had never before resorted to this act…..
Having travelled for many miles.apart from the occasional sail;all of these were made on foot.
Then, when nearing the city of Jerusalem, disciples were sent on ahead to secure the foal of an ass!
He then proceeded to mount the creature and then to ride the short distance to the city.
However for the Jews of His day, this act carried great significance promoting a spontaneous reaction by them.
This was seen as a Messianic act which fulfilled the prophecy of Zechariah about the entrance of the king of glory
The people therefore hailed Him as such; with cries of hosanna and the waving of palm branches as He passed by them
Apart from the elation expressed by the angels at His birth this was the only time Jesus received the adulation He deserved,
This was however to be short lived, for before the week was over the cries were to be crucify Him!
In the providence of God these things had ro be, for the Father’s will must be done.
The plan of salvation conceived before the foundation of the world required complete obedience from Him.
In the fullness of time therefore, Christ died for our sins and was raised for our justification.
Christ will enter the Holy city once again to finally fulfill Zechariah’s prophecy
However this will be into the new Jerusalem as He takes His place as King of all the world.
This acclamation will not be short lived, for He will then be praised for all eternity,
acknowledging the worth of our triune God for all His grace, mercy, and love.
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