Title [4.9] Jesus the True King
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(Matthew 21:1-11)
Today's text shows Jesus entering Jerusalem. His entrance was to suffer and eventually die on the cross. The appearance of entering Jerusalem was not the appearance of a worldly king, but a humble appearance riding a donkey. Here we can find an important meaning.
First, the figure of Jesus was that of a humble king.
When you think of the entrance of a general king, a splendid and majestic figure comes to mind. But Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. Although he had all the power and authority, he was humble and rode on a donkey. Here we must learn to be humble. In any era, there are many people who live with only a mask behind their true self. There are people who are only conscious of the eyes of others. You are wrapping yourself up like that. What we need to keep in mind is that we should live our lives for ourselves, not our lives to show others. Everything is revealed naked before God. God is looking for the humble, not the proud.
Second, you will see the message of salvation.
When Jesus entered, many people took off their clothes on the way to Jesus. This appearance was a wish for Jesus to bring about political salvation. But contrary to their wishes, Jesus came to save human souls. He came to save and renew the dead. He was the Messiah to save us. Are you not missing out on Jesus while comparing yourself to the world? If there is the most precious thing in your life, please confess that it is Jesus Christ.
Third, the figure of Jesus was the king of silence.
In verse 10, it says, “Despite the commotion in the whole city, Jesus does not respond. They are silent.’ The reason was that the cheering crowd knew that they would eventually crucify Jesus Himself. Silence has power. A person who talks a lot is bound to make mistakes. When preparing the gospel, you need to prepare a lot of words, but in daily life, you need to reduce the number of words and have the wisdom to listen to people. May we learn this silence of Jesus today.
Finally, Jesus was the king of tears.
In Luke 19:41 there is a verse where Jesus “wept over the city”. As he approached the castle, he showed tears. What do those tears mean? Is it because of the suffering of the coming cross? no. The meaning of those tears is that those who crucified Jesus foreshadowed the fall of Jerusalem by the Romans. He shed tears of sorrow thinking about the people who need to be saved. Are we weeping for those around us? Now is the time to weep for the millions who do not know the Lord. When we cry, we live. There is power in our tears.
Because God never turns away from those who weep. Psalm 126:5,6 says, “Whoever sows in tears will reap with joy.” We pray that our families, our country, and the world will be saved through our tears.