Who is this?
Scripture reading for January 29: Matthew 21
“They brought the donkey and the colt and put on them their cloaks, and He sat on them. Most of the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. And the crowds that went before Him and that followed Him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He Who comes in the Name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” And when He entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred up, saying, “Who is this? And the crowds said, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.”” Matthew 21:7-10
As Jesus entered Jerusalem, He chose the entry of the kings of Israel and instructed His disciples where to find the donkey colt for Him to ride. This was a prophetic ride, depicting His triumphant return to earth to set up His millennial kingdom. The crowds spread their cloaks before Him as a sign of honor and submission. They proclaimed Him “Son of David”, a messianic title. They worshiped Him with a prophetic declaration as coming in the Name of the Lord! Each person’s view and understanding was being shaped by the Word of God that they knew and the revelation of Jesus as He had ministered to His own people. Many asked “Who is this?” Some said that Jesus was a prophet from Galilee. Each person responded through the view that they had by grace from Jesus and His Father.
God allows each person to make up their mind and develop an understanding of Jesus and Who He is. When He returns, our world view of Jesus will determine our eternal destiny. Have you formed an opinion of Jesus Christ? Has Scripture been a basis of your understanding? Have you been public in your worship and declaration of Jesus Christ, Son of David and Son of God? Are you still asking “Who is this?”?
Prayer: Father God, thank You for this record of Jesus Christ entering Jerusalem as a humble King. Thank You for drawing each person to ask about Your Son and for revealing Your Son. I proclaim “Hosanna in the highest to the Son of God!” Stir up the hearts of all people to know Him as Lord and Savior. Amen.
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