The next day the great crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord—the King of Israel!” Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it; as it is written: “Do not be afraid, daughter of Zion. Look, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt!”
Reflect on what it would feel like to see a king riding into town on a giant war horse, surrounded by warriors. Then reflect on what it would feel like to see a king riding into town on a young donkey, surrounded only by people waving palm branches. Which image inspires fear? Which inspires hope?
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