Triumphant King

Matthew 21

Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King

 1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”

 4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:

 5 “Say to Daughter Zion, 

   ‘See, your king comes to you, 

gentle and riding on a donkey, 

   and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”

 6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,

   “Hosanna to the Son of David!”

   “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

   “Hosanna in the highest heaven!”

 10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”

 11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”

Jesus, our King and Sovereign Lord, came into Jerusalem not dressed in heavy robes or fancy garments,  riding with a royal caravan, but wearing a simple cloak and riding on a donkey. He instead was clothed in garments of praise and holiness as the crowds laid palm branches on the ground and shouted "Hosanna", which in Hebrew means "Save", an expression of praise. 

Jesus Christ is our friend, our comforter, our redeemer, yes. But he is also our KING and is to be revered and praised in his holy majesty. He is our PRINCE of Peace, come to save the world from the chaos of sin and to judge with justice. He is the LORD of Lords, no one could ever be higher.