Never before had the world seen such a triumphal procession. It was not like that of the earth's famous conquerors. No train of mourning captives, as trophies of kingly valor, made a feature of that scene. But about the Saviour were the glorious trophies of His labors of love for sinful man. There were the captives whom He had rescued from Satan's power, praising God for their deliverance. The blind whom He had restored to sight were leading the way. The dumb whose tongues He had loosed shouted the loudest hosannas. The cripples whom He had healed bounded with joy, and were the most active in breaking the palm branches and waving them before the Saviour. Widows and orphans were exalting the name of Jesus for His works of mercy to them. The lepers whom He had cleansed spread their untainted garments in His path, and hailed Him as the King of glory. Those whom His voice had awakened from the sleep of death were in that throng. Lazarus, whose body had seen corruption in the grave, but who now rejoiced in the strength of glorious manhood, led the beast on which the Saviour rode. The Desire of Ages, p. 572.
Observation: Christ entered Jerusalem as a conqueror. He had gotten the victory; not with heavy hand, but with a healing hand. He would get the victory; not with sword in hand, but with spikes in His hands and feet. O the beautiful irony of this upside down King and His upside down kingdom. This King who came as a servant and a slave is worthy of our highest praise. This King who sought not His own glory but the glory of His Father shall one day be glorified by every tongue and knee in heaven, on the earth, and under the earth. This King is My King. His name is Jesus.
King of Glory
Third Day
Who is this King of glory that pursues me with His love
And haunts me with each hearing of His softly spoken words
My conscience, a reminder of forgiveness that I need
Who is this King of glory who offers it to me
Who is this King of angles, O blessed Prince of Peace
Revealing things of Heaven and all its mysteries
My spirit's ever longing for His grace in which to stand
Who is this King of glory, Son of God and son of man
His name is Jesus, precious Jesus
The Lord Almighty, the King of my heart
The King of glory
Who is this King of glory with strength and majesty
And wisdom beyond measure, the gracious King of kings
The Lord of Earth and Heaven, the Creator of all things
Who is the King of glory, He's everything to me
The Lord of Earth and Heaven, the Creator of all things
He is the King of glory, He's everything to me
His name is Jesus, precious Jesus
The Lord Almighty, the King of my heart
The King of glory
Prayer: Lord Jesus my prayer is simply one of worship this morning... I stand in awe of You. You are the King of Glory. You are the Desire of All Nations... the Desire of Ages... the longing of every heart and the answer for every generation.
As the procession is about to descend the Mount of Olives, it is intercepted by the rulers. They inquire the cause of the tumultuous rejoicing. As they question, "Who is this?" the disciples, filled with the spirit of inspiration, answer this question. In eloquent strains they repeat the prophecies concerning Christ:
Adam will tell you, It is the seed of the woman that shall bruise the serpent's head.
Ask Abraham, he will tell you, It is "Melchizedek King of Salem," King of Peace. Gen. 14:18.
Jacob will tell you, He is Shiloh of the tribe of Judah.
Isaiah will tell you, "Immanuel," "Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Isa. 7:14; 9:6.
Jeremiah will tell you, The Branch of David, "the Lord our Righteousness." Jer. 23:6.
Daniel will tell you, He is the Messiah.
Hosea will tell you, He is "the Lord God of hosts; the Lord is His memorial." Hosea 12:5.
John the Baptist will tell you, He is "the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world." John 1:29.
The great Jehovah has proclaimed from His throne, "This is My beloved Son." Matt. 3:17.
We, His disciples, declare, This is Jesus, the Messiah, the Prince of life, the Redeemer of the world.
And the prince of the powers of darkness acknowledges Him, saying, "I know Thee who Thou art, the Holy One of God." Mark 1:24. The Desire of Ages, p. 578.
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