Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King
Jesus came
to Jerusalem as King. The people of Israel, even His disciples thought He would
become King of Israel that day, to free the people from the rule of the Roman
Emperor.
As He entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred. A
very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut
branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 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!”
“Hosannain the highest heaven!” (Matthew 21:6-11. Also
read Luke 19:28-40)
( Remember : 1. Hebrew word “Hosanna” means “Save!”.
The people demanded of Him to save the Israelite from Romans rule.
2. Cloak or cloths represent ‘dresses’, signify ‘the
mind, thinking, heart, character and nature’ of man.
3. The leaves of tree the people used on that day was
‘Palm tree leaves’. Hence, ‘Palm Sunday’.
‘Leaf of Palm tree’ was used that time as a symbol of
victory.)
Jesus came riding on donkey. No King ever rides on slow
and weaker animals like donkey. The kings of the world ride on fast and
strongest animals like horses and Elephant and fought battles.
Jesus riding on donkey means He was not to fight
worldly battles and His Kingdom is not worldly kingdom.
The Kingdom of God’, Jesus preached was not worldly
kingdom but God’s Rule in the heart of every believers.
When you believe in God and receive Jesus as your Lord
and Saviour, Jesus rule in your heart. He becomes the King of your life. You
obey your King, Jesus and His teachings:
“Believe in the only One True God and His Son Jesus
Christ. Receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour and obey Him.
Love God and His children, Love your fellows. Love
your neigbours as you love yourself.
Love your enemies and pray for them.
Tell others the Love of God, His saving grace through
Jesus Christ. Help them that they may know God and receive Jesus Christ as
their Lord and Saviour and obey Him as their King.
First of all, receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and
Saviour. Call on Him in prayer. Humble yourself, open your heart and lay low as
the people on that day lay their cloths on the road. Then, Jesus will enter
your heart. He will win the sin in you. He will change all your bad and old nature to new good habits
and new nature. He will make your a ‘Winner’ ‘Conqueror’, ‘victorious over
sin’.
Today, Jesus come to you as your king. Receive Him for
your King – Lord and Saviour.
May God bless you.
