The Humble Entrance into Jerusalem

Verses: Luke 19 : 28 - 44

My thoughts about the verses:

Imagine the Savior being carried by a donkey into the town.  I often find it ironic that there were two times in Jesus life where a donkey played an important role in Jesus life.  the first happened as his mother rode on it as her and Joseph approached Bethlehem.  The Savior would soon be born but did not come in with a great fanfare instead Jesus came into the world with just a few shepherds knowing the truth.

Here this time the donkey is carrying Jesus to his death.  How ironic is it that one donkey would lead to the life of our Savior and the other would lead to the death.  Yet, both were leading us closer to our Savior.  For they showed the triumphant glory of a Savior that was fully God and fully human.

As I wrote this I thought to the story of the Lion King.  Can’t you all see the animals bowing down as the new cub that would soon be the leader of the pack being raised.  As his name is pronounced a cheer rises and the animals understand the importance of this birth.

Would it not be awesome if we could respond the same way with Jesus.  Can’t you just see the Pharisees and Sadducee's saying keep it quiet.  We do not want to draw any attention.  Don't make Caesar mad.  I mean that is the last thing we need is someone acting as if they are the new King of the Jews.  You can almost hearing them say look at yourself you are not nobility you are riding on a donkey.  Not being carried with respect.  Yet, what Jesus says is what changes the whole culture and understanding of the new Savior.  If these worshiping and celebrating were quieted the very rocks would start shouting.

Think back to the story of Lion King you can see what happens when we run around without a Savior among our midst.  We fall in decay the world turns bleak and there are no victories.  Yet, when the Savior comes back to reclaim the Kingdom the world turns in the right direction.  The animals prosper and there is calm and peace restored.

Isn't that what happened as Jesus entered that day into Jerusalem.  Jesus was claiming his people so there would be calm and peace.  He had to sacrifice himself on the cross to cleanse us from our trespasses.  Yet, Jesus also rose from that grave to show that he had the power over death and could set his people free.  Jesus will come again and this time it will be different that when he came on the humble donkey.  He will come in a victorious manner to take his children home.  What an awesome Savior.

Prayer:

Dear God thank you for loving us.  thank you Jesus for saving our lives.  Thank you for dying on the cross.  We also celebrate the day that you will return to claim your children.  May the world be ready for that day when you come in victory to take all your children home.  In the name of the Risen Savior we pray.  Amen

Questions:

Have you accepted Jesus?  Are you ready for when the Savior returns?  What do you need to do to share the story of the Savior with others?