Our King, Jesus Riding on a Donkey
(Matthew 21:1-5)
Today is Palm Sunday. It is the day when Jesus humbly entered Jerusalem, riding on a donkey, ahead of the final Passover of His earthly ministry. This day marks the beginning of Passion Week, the final journey toward the suffering of the cross. May today’s message lead us into deep reflection on the love, sacrifice, and humility of Jesus, from the cleansing of the temple to the Last Supper, to His prayer at Gethsemane, and ultimately to His suffering on the cross.
1. Jesus riding on a donkey as a humble servant
According to the prophecy of Zechariah, Jesus, the King of kings, entered Jerusalem humbly, riding on a donkey (Zechariah 9:9). Unlike earthly kings who displayed their power and authority through lavish parades, Christ came in a humble and modest manner. His life on earth was characterized by gentleness, humility, and a heart of service (Matthew 20:28). Today, one of the most essential virtues for Christians is the humility that reflects Christ. Humility restores relationships and possesses the power to transform the world. May we strive to follow Jesus by humbling ourselves and living lives of service.
2. The owner of the donkey, who obeyed the word of the Lord

When Jesus approached Bethphage near Jerusalem, He told two of His disciples to go into the village and bring back a donkey. The owner, hearing the words, “The Lord needs it,” offered the donkey without hesitation. Like the owner of the donkey, those who obey God’s word immediately are truly blessed. Similarly, Abraham, the father of faith, also obeyed without delay when God commanded him to offer his son Isaac. Though he could not understand, he obeyed God’s command and received abundant blessings (Genesis 22:16?17). Today, we too are called to live lives of absolute obedience, absolute positivity, and absolute gratitude. Obedience is the key that opens the door to the challenges of life, and beyond that God’s extraordinary plans and blessings await.

3. Jesus, who sacrificed Himself on the cross for all humanity

After praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus was arrested by the crowd led by Judas Iscariot. He was brought before Annas, Caiaphas, Herod, and Pilate, where He endured mockery, insults, and suffering. Throughout it all, Jesus remained silent, offering no defense, and bore His suffering with patience. Ultimately, He was crucified as the sacrificial offering for the sins of all humanity. Through His death, the power of sin and death was defeated, and the path to salvation was opened to all. Because of Christ’s sacrifice, we have received abundant grace and blessing. Let us give thanks for His great love and live each day offering ourselves in service and commitment to the Lord.

　　　




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