This is Holy Week. It’s the week where Christians all over the world remember and celebrate Jesus’ final days before his torture, trial, crucifixion and resurrection. 

When Jesus arrived at Jerusalem he rode on a donkey. At first, this might seem like a random or unimportant detail. However, it was packed with meaning. 

One of the most noteworthy pieces of background has to do with a prophecy from Zechariah about five hundred years earlier: “Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey… and he shall speak peace to the nations; his rule shall be from sea to sea…” (Zechariah 9:9-10)

Jesus was fully aware that when he came to Jerusalem, he was presenting himself as the long-awaited Messiah and King. No wonder the authorities were so upset!

Yes, he would be tortured. Yes, he would be abandoned. Yes, he would be killed. Nevertheless, he was the true and eternal King. His resurrection would make that fact clear for everyone to see.

Here’s one of the many ways this relates to us. There is no version of God’s plan for your life where he isn’t King over every part of your life. 

If Jesus was the King then, he is also the King now. Some people bristle at this. That’s because they have never seen a King that was perfectly good. They think of Kings who have abused their power and subjects.

But Jesus was—and is—the perfect King. He protects and defends his people. He administers justice. He prays and is faithful and righteous. Plus, he is the bringer of peace! 

Is there a part of your life that you are holding back from the Kingship of Jesus? Are you content to pray once in a while, and even to go to church, but hold back certain corners of your life, or even certain decisions, relationships, or priorities, from his Kingship?

If so, Holy Week might be a good time to reconsider that approach. If Jesus is the true and perfect King, welcoming him more fully into your life can only make your life better, not worse.

“Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey… and he shall speak peace to the nations; his rule shall be from sea to sea…”

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Notes:

-“There Is No Version Of God’s Plan For Your Life Without This.” Click here. Sermon.

-Bible quotes are from the ESV.