Zechariah
9:9-12 – Peace for the nations. Jerusalem has promised that her king is
coming to bring peace to the nations. Rejoice (v. 9). What is there to rejoice
about? Can we rejoice over the shortage of energy, the arms race, the pollution
of the earth, the racial unrest, and political corruption? God gives Israel
reason to rejoice — a world ruler is coming in peace for the peace of the
world. If we could have world peace, a world government of justice, a ruler of
compassion, we would have reason to shout with joy. Has this King not come in
Jesus? Christians should be a celebrating people.
God’s people are called to welcome their coming King with
joyful shouts. This is a preview to the depiction of the new Jerusalem as the
Bride of Christ. See Revelation 21:2
Says Luther, “Here
there is no violence, no armor, no power, no anger, no wrath. Here there is
only kindness, justice, salvation, mercy and every good thing.”
In His triumphal entry into Jerusalem Jesus gave
public proof that He is this promised King. See Matthew 21:1-11
A simple yet
heartfelt Prayer – “Almighty God, grant us a steadfast faith in
Jesus Christ, a cheerful hope in Your mercy, and a sincere love for You and one
another.”
Luther’s Works, American Edition 20:29 copyright ©
Concordia Publishing St. Louis Fortress Philadelphia, 1955-86
Palm Sunday copyright © Ed Riojas, Higher Things
Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing
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