For March 29, 2026
Every year, Christians around the world remember a moment that and changed history forever—Palm Sunday.
It began in Jerusalem, a city already overflowing with pilgrims. The streets were crowded, the air electric with expectation, as travelers from around the world gathered to commemorate the Exodus—when God miraculously delivered His people from Egyptian bondage.
Enormous crowds had descended upon the city because this was one of the three designated times when all Jewish males were obligated to assemble before the Lord “in a place which the Lord shall choose” (Deuteronomy 16:16).
Then it happened.
On Sunday, while people were preparing for the Passover, there was widespread commotion. The level of excitement and anticipation grew as the commotion became an audible chant, which then accelerated into a deafening roar:
“Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the Highest!” (Matthew 21:9).
It was apparent that royalty had come to town.
Today, chauffeured limousines with identifying insignia provide ground transportation for nobility. Two thousand years ago, conquering rulers rode horses to symbolize their power and dominance over their vanquished subjects. Inexplicably, humbly, and meekly, our Lord rode on a colt—the foal of a donkey—and thereby fulfilled the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9:
“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: He is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass!”
On His Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, our Lord chose a mode of transportation that would present Him as the “Prince of Peace,” also depicted in Isaiah 9:6. As a result, throngs of people covered the road with clothes or palm branches, while swelling crowds cheered and waved palm branches in celebration (Matthew 21:8).
Jesus Christ had arrived in His earthly splendor, and “the whole world had gone after Him!” (John 12:19).
It is remarkable that our eternal and holy God chose to occupy human flesh as Jesus Christ. Even more astounding is that although He was Creator and Sustainer, He used this humble form of transportation on the first day of what would become the last and most important week of His earthly life.
He could have chosen something more suitable to His station as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. (In other words, why did He fly “standby” when He had a first-class ticket?)
But on second thought, the Lord’s choice is not so surprising given His earlier teachings:
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light!” (Matthew 11:28–30)
Truly, our Lord established a new paradigm featuring genuine humility, unrivaled meekness, and matchless love. He had every right to be the Conquering King, but He chose to be the Humble Servant instead.
And although death awaited Him, He subjected Himself to insulting, demeaning, and humiliating crowds because He loves us more than we could ever conceive.
The King Is Coming Again
Palm Sunday was not only the arrival of a King—it was also a preview of something far greater yet to come.
The first time Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem, He came in humility, riding on a donkey as the suffering servant. He came to bear the sins of the world and offer salvation to all who would believe.
But Scripture promises that this will not be His final entrance. One day the King will return again—not in quiet humility, but in unmistakable glory. The One who once rode into Jerusalem as the Prince of Peace will return as the righteous King and Judge of all the earth.
What Palm Sunday foreshadowed, the future will fully reveal. The question is not if the King will come again. The question is whether we are ready to receive Him.
More than two thousand years ago, travelers from distant lands came searching for the Messiah. The Gospel tells us that wise men once followed a star until they found Him. And the truth still remains.
Wise men and women still seek Him today
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- We seek Him in the Scriptures.
- We seek Him in prayer.
- We seek Him by faith.
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Those who seek Him will discover that the King who once entered Jerusalem is still approachable, still merciful, and still calling people to Himself.
Palm branches may no longer line the roads of Jerusalem, but the invitation remains open. The King who came once is coming again. And when He comes, there will be no mistaking it. Every crown will fall before Him. Every knee will bow. Every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
So the question Palm Sunday leaves with us is simple:
Will we greet Him as our Savior today—or wait until we must face Him as our King tomorrow?
Wise men and women seek and follow Him. Because the greatest decision any of us will ever make is whether we will welcome the King before the King returns. Won’t you surrender to the King today and allow Him to change your life forever? Jesus is coming, and He is still approachable and accessible to us today by faith.
What a Wonderful Savior!