The Servant Messiah 20
The Public Proclamation Luke 19: 28-44 Matthew 21:2
The time had come for the Servant Messiah to make public his mission. Characteristically he chose to fulfil the prophecy of Zechariah. He would not ride into Jerusalem on a white charger but on a lowly beast of burden, the property of many common folk. Messiah selected a mother donkey with her colt beside her. There would be
no expensive draperies for his mount. His followers would bedeck the animal with colorful cloaks. There would be no flags to wave but long majestic palm leaves would be a worthy substitute. There would be no roses or fine flowers but the regal beauty of green olive branches were thrown along the way. There was no red carpet for the King of love, but they devotedly laid their cloaks along the road. There were no marching bands to provide the rhythmic moving music but shouts and songs rang out along the way: "Hosanna, Hosanna to the King!.". There was no broad boulevard for the entry of triumph into the city, but a narrow, crooked, gravel road climbing uphill to Jerusalem. The procession gathered momentum, the tumult became great as the Servant Messiah approached the Holy City. Fitting for this King, a children’s choir from the temple met him at the brow of the hill. Silence all thes voices? By no means. The very stones would break forth into song at this climatic moment of God’s revelation. Messiah reflected pensively as He gazed upon Jerusalem.A few tears fell from his eyes. He had made every effort to be understood and to be received by leaders of the nation. So great a moment, the completion of his mission was near at hand but they did not understand. "How often would I have garthered you as a hen gathers her chicks, but ye would not."
This triumphal march would alert the Roman government, for this may be another effort to start a rebellion. Words were spreading and orders were given. It would also stir the Jewish leaders for they feared another false attempt to overthrow the oppressor. The disciples and excited followers were thinking of Divine intervention. For Messiah himself the message was clear. His compassion had been demonstrated, the humble proclamation was just what it was designed to be. He was meek and lowly seeking to reign in hearts and minds, seeking to gather subjects who understood. This was the royal atmosphere surrounding the champion of compassion.
The time had come for the Servant Messiah to make public his mission. Characteristically he chose to fulfil the prophecy of Zechariah. He would not ride into Jerusalem on a white charger but on a lowly beast of burden, the property of many common folk. Messiah selected a mother donkey with her colt beside her. There would be
no expensive draperies for his mount. His followers would bedeck the animal with colorful cloaks. There would be no flags to wave but long majestic palm leaves would be a worthy substitute. There would be no roses or fine flowers but the regal beauty of green olive branches were thrown along the way. There was no red carpet for the King of love, but they devotedly laid their cloaks along the road. There were no marching bands to provide the rhythmic moving music but shouts and songs rang out along the way: "Hosanna, Hosanna to the King!.". There was no broad boulevard for the entry of triumph into the city, but a narrow, crooked, gravel road climbing uphill to Jerusalem. The procession gathered momentum, the tumult became great as the Servant Messiah approached the Holy City. Fitting for this King, a children’s choir from the temple met him at the brow of the hill. Silence all thes voices? By no means. The very stones would break forth into song at this climatic moment of God’s revelation. Messiah reflected pensively as He gazed upon Jerusalem.A few tears fell from his eyes. He had made every effort to be understood and to be received by leaders of the nation. So great a moment, the completion of his mission was near at hand but they did not understand. "How often would I have garthered you as a hen gathers her chicks, but ye would not."
This triumphal march would alert the Roman government, for this may be another effort to start a rebellion. Words were spreading and orders were given. It would also stir the Jewish leaders for they feared another false attempt to overthrow the oppressor. The disciples and excited followers were thinking of Divine intervention. For Messiah himself the message was clear. His compassion had been demonstrated, the humble proclamation was just what it was designed to be. He was meek and lowly seeking to reign in hearts and minds, seeking to gather subjects who understood. This was the royal atmosphere surrounding the champion of compassion.
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