As Jesus approached Jerusalem, they came to Bethpage on the Mount of Olives. He sent two disciples, telling them to go to the village ahead. There will be a donkey and it’s colt there, untie them and bring them. If anyone asks about it, tell them that the Lord needs them.
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 foul of a donkey.”
Zechariah 9:9
The disciples did as they were told. They brought the donkey and it’s colt to Jesus, and laid their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. A crowd of people laid their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches and laid them down. Those that followed shouted: Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!
When Jesus entered Jerusalem it created a stir among the people. They asked who this man was.
The crowd responded this is Jesus, a prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.
This is where we get Palm Sunday from. Jesus rode in as a king. What’s interesting here is how he came in. During this time, of a king was riding a donkey it was to demonstrate peace and humility. So as Jesus was being praised, His response was to offer peace and humility. Not only that, but to ride a colt into such a large commotion was unheard of. This young donkey would not have experience carrying such a weight and dealing with such a crowd. But Jesus was different…again He offered peace for the young colt as well. So often in life our response is argument and debate…even in the church. Sometimes, instead, we need to learn to practice humility and offer peace. It’s what Jesus did…and He knew what was coming. Find some peace today and focus on your own humility.
A Journey With Jesus 