How is it that the King of kings enters into the holy city? Is it in the midst of His conquered enemies? Is it in the presence of all His captives and countless treasures? Does He ride on a magnificent chariot pulled by a glorious, well-bred horse? No. The King celebrated His triumphant day riding on a donkey. Pride and ambition play no part in this triumphal entry. Rather it is humility, meekness, mortification and self-denial that our Lord demonstrates. He is completely unselfish. Christ was born in poverty and remained in poverty all His life. Christ had no friends in high places or among the rich. All His friends were among those who were poor. His favorites were the rejects of the world. It was such as these that followed Him on this day. They did so not following any order as from a general, but out of curiosity, love and veneration. As soon as Christ is seen coming into the city they break off palm branches and throw them in His path. Hosanna! Hail to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! This is the way that Christ chose to take possession of His kingdom.
In Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
Prayers at the Foot of the Altar
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