A Prayer of Celebration and Reflection on Christ's Royal Entry
"As they approached Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them. All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them, And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way. And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this? And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee." - Matthew 21:1-11
Gracious Heavenly Father,
As we gather before you in humble reverence, we reflect upon the magnificent passage of scripture found in Matthew 21:1-11. Your Word declares, "As they approached Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples". Oh, Lord, how profound it is to know that You sent Your Son to fulfill the prophecy foretold by the prophets! We stand in awe of the divine orchestration of events that brought Jesus to Jerusalem, riding on an ass, to reveal His kingship in such a meek and humble manner.
We thank You for the obedience of the disciples who acted upon the command of their Master. "Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me." What a testament to faith and unwavering trust in Your Word! Lord, help us be like those disciples, willing to step out in faith, ready to obey Your commands, no matter how small they may seem. Teach us to recognize your voice amidst the noise of the world and to act according to Your will.
We are reminded of the fulfillment of the prophecy where it states, "Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.” Jesus, you chose the lowly creature to symbolize your entry as the King of Kings, not in grandeur but in humility. What a paradox it is that the ruler of all chose this path! Help us to understand that in Your Kingdom, true leadership is servanthood, and true might is found in meekness.
As the crowds prepared to welcome You, we recall the excitement and joy that erupted in the hearts of those who recognized You. They spread their garments and cut branches, creating a path of honor for You, crying, "Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest!" Father, may our hearts echo these praises. May our lives be living testimonies that declare Your greatness and proclaim Your coming!
Lord, let this passage inspire us to be a people that celebrate Your presence. Just as the multitude did, we lift our voices and proclaim Your name high. We pray for revival in our hearts and communities, that we may awaken the joy of Your coming into our lives. May we not miss the significance of your lowly entry, but rather see it as a beautiful expression of Your love for humanity, coming to us not with a sword but with grace.
When Jesus entered Jerusalem, it was said that "all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?" In our own lives, may we continually inquire and seek to know who You are, Jesus. Reveal to us Your character; the compassionate healer, the humble servant, the mighty King. And may we be the ones who boldly declare, "This is Jesus, the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee!"
Finally, dear Father, we pray for hearts that are open to receive You, not just as our Savior but as our King. May we understand Your kingdom is not of this world; it is a kingdom of peace, love, and righteousness. Equip us to honor You not only with our lips but through our actions each day. Even as the world shouts Hosanna, let our lives reflect the truth of Your reign.
In the name of Jesus, we lift our prayers of worship and gratitude. Amen.
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Matthew 21:1-11
"As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: “Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’” The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 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!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”" - Matthew 21:1-11
Matthew 21:1-11 - "As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: “Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’” The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 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!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”"
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