Daily Devotion for June 5, 2006

King of Kings

 

They said, “God bless the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven where God is praised.” Luke 19:38

 

Jesus was riding a colt into Jerusalem this day. This fulfilled the Old Testament prophecy found in Zechariah 9:9. This is the prophecy of the Lord’s Triumphal Entry. The King of Kings riding a lowly donkey colt. He was not leading a conquering army on a white stallion. He was being praised by a bunch of peasants. The symbolism is unique. He is riding down to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. He has to come down. He must lower himself in order to save us. A humble king who is accessible to everyone. A conquering king who uses love not force. He comes down to where we have fallen. He comes to give us meaning and purpose so that our lives are not an experience in futility.

 

 “There is nothing else that will dethrone self but the enthroning of Jesus Christ.” (Alexander Maclaren)

 

Prayer
Lord, thank you for Your example that we must reach lower for You to lift us higher. Help me always to remember that there is no higher place then to be then at Your feet.  Amen.

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