Scripture to Read: Luke 19:28–44
Jesus’ triumphal entry is shared in all four Gospels. Jesus deserved to be praised and worshipped, and of course, He will be for all eternity. The Pharisees, who hated Jesus, did not like that the people were shouting, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord; Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” This passage is a direct quote from Psalm 118:26. The Pharisees called out to Jesus and told Him to rebuke His followers for shouting this prophetic Messianic word. Jesus’ response was incredible because He told the Pharisees that if His followers became silent, the stones would begin to shout out His praises. We need to be careful not to miss what Jesus said here in Luke 19. As believers, we must never become silent about our Lord, even when we’re a little fearful or uncomfortable. We must never let anyone intimidate us from proclaiming the glory and majesty of our King. Jesus clarified that if we do not declare His praise, the rocks will cry out to praise our King. Our Lord Jesus is a loving, merciful, gracious King. Jesus so desired that the people of Israel would come to know Him that He wept over them, as seen in Luke 19:41. Through Jesus, our Heavenly Father’s love for every lost soul on this earth has never changed. He desires everyone to know Christ as Lord (1 Timothy 2:3–4, “God our Savior, 4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth”). We must be sure to proclaim Him.
Challenge & Application
What did God teach you today about your role in proclaiming Jesus to this lost world?
Who will you talk to this week about Jesus to help lead them to know and follow Him?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!