Today we hear details of  Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. 

By choosing a donkey over a war horse, Jesus signals a kingdom based on humility and peace, not political power or violence. 

St Matthew's account  emphasizes that this act fulfils ancient prophecy (Zechariah 9:9), confirming Jesus as the promised Messiah.

We hear that the people spread cloaks and branches, and shouted  "Hosanna" (save us).  What thoughts must have been going through the mind of Jesus.  He had seen many people beaten, tortured and crucified by the Romans  and by riding so publicly into Jerusalem He knew that the  religious leaders  were seeking  His destruction, yet he acted with full authority, knowingly initiating the final events of His life.

He will meet many  people in the next days...   Simon of Cyrene,  Veronica  to name but two.  How would we act?  Would we stand and stare, hide away lest we become involved?  

May we walk with Him during these last days and know that Jesus did all of this for us.

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