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AATHAVAN Bible Meditation - No. 1877
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Sunday, March 29, 2026
"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey." (Zechariah 9:9)
Today’s meditation verse is a vision shared by the prophet Zechariah, who lived between 520–518 BC, foretelling the Lord Jesus Christ’s glorious entry into Jerusalem. In fulfilment of this prophecy, we read: "Jesus, finding a young donkey, sat on it" (John 12:14).
A large crowd "took the branches of the palm trees and went out to meet Him, and began to shout, 'Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel'" (John 12:13). This was the day Jesus Christ was publicly accepted and declared by the people as the King of Israel who comes in the name of the Lord.
Generally, kings travel on horses or in palanquins. However, they would travel on donkeys to signify peace. When a king arrives on a donkey, it signifies he comes to speak peace to the people, and there is no need to fear him.
Jesus Christ came to earth as the Prince of Peace. Yet, the people, the priests, and the rulers did not recognize Him as a King because He lacked the worldly grandeur typical of royalty. Nevertheless, He did not hesitate to declare Himself a King.
"Therefore, Pilate said to Him, 'So You are a king?' Jesus answered, 'You say correctly that I am a king. For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.'" (John 18:37)
Today’s verse describes Him as "just and endowed with salvation, humble, and mounted on a donkey." Zechariah beautifully captures the character of Jesus Christ in this prophecy.
This entry into Jerusalem was not a humanly orchestrated event. We read: "These things His disciples did not understand at the first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written of Him, and that they had done these things to Him" (John 12:16). They did not do this by a set plan; rather, the prophecy concerning Him was naturally fulfilled.
Today, it is not enough for us to participate in processions with palm branches out of mere duty. It is essential to realize that He is truly coming to seek us. As the verse says, "Behold, your king is coming to you." Yes, He comes to us, the daughters of Zion.
Zechariah’s prophecy did not end with the time of Christ; it continues to be fulfilled in us today. Just as people roll out red carpets for dignitaries today, the people then spread their garments on the road to welcome Jesus. The donkey that carried Him walked with dignity. Because it carried Him, even the donkey received honour.
Similarly, when we carry Him in our hearts, God the Father will glorify us—even though we may be humble like that donkey. Furthermore, the character of Christ will dwell within us. As He is righteous, we will live righteously. Because He is the Savior, we shall be saved. Because He is humble, we too shall be transformed into humble beings.
Message by: Bro. M. Geo Prakash
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