See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. . . . He will proclaim peace to the nations.
— Zechariah 9:9-10
Thought Of The Day...
Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and his visit to the temple must have brought vivid reminders to the people who witnessed these events. Historical sources tell us that in a famous parade Alexander the Great was welcomed into Jerusalem with pomp and circumstance. Later Judas Maccabeus attempted to show that he was both king and priest by arriving amid singing and merrymaking with palm branches, followed by a sacrifice in the temple. Jesus, however, was demonstrating that he is our only High Priest and eternal King.
Jesus did not enter Jerusalem on a war horse but on a donkey, a lowly animal of peace that was also known as a princely mount. What kind of king was Jesus? On Palm Sunday, when we quote Zechariah 9 to celebrate this day, we often include only verse 9. Jesus is a righteous and victorious king. But verse 10 speaks about removing weapons of war and proclaiming peace to the nations.
So come into the temple of our heart, Jesus. Come into our homes and marriages; come into our relationships; enter our cities and nations and their politics and economic life. Speak a message of peace that we can repeat again and again as individuals, as your church, as the people of your kingdom. Hosanna in the highest!
Prayer...
Mighty God, you are the King of kings and the Prince of peace. As we meditate on your words in Zechariah 9:9-10, we are reminded of your promise of salvation and the coming of your kingdom. Help us to bow down and welcome you, our humble and triumphant Savior, into our hearts and lives.
We pray that your message of love and peace will reach every corner of the world. May it unite us in unity and harmony, breaking down the barriers of division and strife. Give us the strength and courage to act justly and righteously, following your perfect example.
Forgive us for the times when we have failed to spread your message of hope and have instead contributed to the brokenness and pain in our world. Teach us to be ambassadors of your peace, spreading your light wherever we go.
We trust in your promise that one day, you will come again to establish your eternal kingdom of peace and justice. May we live our lives in anticipation and preparation for your glorious return.
May your name be honored and glorified in all that we say and do. In Jesus holy name, we pray. Amen.
— Zechariah 9:9-10
Thought Of The Day...
Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and his visit to the temple must have brought vivid reminders to the people who witnessed these events. Historical sources tell us that in a famous parade Alexander the Great was welcomed into Jerusalem with pomp and circumstance. Later Judas Maccabeus attempted to show that he was both king and priest by arriving amid singing and merrymaking with palm branches, followed by a sacrifice in the temple. Jesus, however, was demonstrating that he is our only High Priest and eternal King.
Jesus did not enter Jerusalem on a war horse but on a donkey, a lowly animal of peace that was also known as a princely mount. What kind of king was Jesus? On Palm Sunday, when we quote Zechariah 9 to celebrate this day, we often include only verse 9. Jesus is a righteous and victorious king. But verse 10 speaks about removing weapons of war and proclaiming peace to the nations.
So come into the temple of our heart, Jesus. Come into our homes and marriages; come into our relationships; enter our cities and nations and their politics and economic life. Speak a message of peace that we can repeat again and again as individuals, as your church, as the people of your kingdom. Hosanna in the highest!
Prayer...
Mighty God, you are the King of kings and the Prince of peace. As we meditate on your words in Zechariah 9:9-10, we are reminded of your promise of salvation and the coming of your kingdom. Help us to bow down and welcome you, our humble and triumphant Savior, into our hearts and lives.
We pray that your message of love and peace will reach every corner of the world. May it unite us in unity and harmony, breaking down the barriers of division and strife. Give us the strength and courage to act justly and righteously, following your perfect example.
Forgive us for the times when we have failed to spread your message of hope and have instead contributed to the brokenness and pain in our world. Teach us to be ambassadors of your peace, spreading your light wherever we go.
We trust in your promise that one day, you will come again to establish your eternal kingdom of peace and justice. May we live our lives in anticipation and preparation for your glorious return.
May your name be honored and glorified in all that we say and do. In Jesus holy name, we pray. Amen.
See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. . . . He will proclaim peace to the nations.
— Zechariah 9:9-10
Thought Of The Day...
Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and his visit to the temple must have brought vivid reminders to the people who witnessed these events. Historical sources tell us that in a famous parade Alexander the Great was welcomed into Jerusalem with pomp and circumstance. Later Judas Maccabeus attempted to show that he was both king and priest by arriving amid singing and merrymaking with palm branches, followed by a sacrifice in the temple. Jesus, however, was demonstrating that he is our only High Priest and eternal King.
Jesus did not enter Jerusalem on a war horse but on a donkey, a lowly animal of peace that was also known as a princely mount. What kind of king was Jesus? On Palm Sunday, when we quote Zechariah 9 to celebrate this day, we often include only verse 9. Jesus is a righteous and victorious king. But verse 10 speaks about removing weapons of war and proclaiming peace to the nations.
So come into the temple of our heart, Jesus. Come into our homes and marriages; come into our relationships; enter our cities and nations and their politics and economic life. Speak a message of peace that we can repeat again and again as individuals, as your church, as the people of your kingdom. Hosanna in the highest!
Prayer...
Mighty God, you are the King of kings and the Prince of peace. As we meditate on your words in Zechariah 9:9-10, we are reminded of your promise of salvation and the coming of your kingdom. Help us to bow down and welcome you, our humble and triumphant Savior, into our hearts and lives.
We pray that your message of love and peace will reach every corner of the world. May it unite us in unity and harmony, breaking down the barriers of division and strife. Give us the strength and courage to act justly and righteously, following your perfect example.
Forgive us for the times when we have failed to spread your message of hope and have instead contributed to the brokenness and pain in our world. Teach us to be ambassadors of your peace, spreading your light wherever we go.
We trust in your promise that one day, you will come again to establish your eternal kingdom of peace and justice. May we live our lives in anticipation and preparation for your glorious return.
May your name be honored and glorified in all that we say and do. In Jesus holy name, we pray. Amen.
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