Behold, Your King Is Coming to You

As we enter Holy Week, Matthew 21 reminds us that Jesus didn’t stumble into suffering—He walked toward it with purpose. The week that began with palm branches and praise would end with a cross. But none of it was accidental. Jesus was in control the whole time.

When He entered Jerusalem, He didn't ride a war horse. He chose a donkey—a sign not of weakness, but of peace. It was a fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9: “Behold, your king is coming to you, humble and mounted on a donkey.” Jesus was showing the world, and us, who He truly is. Not the king people expected, but the King we desperately need.

He didn’t come to overthrow governments—He came to overthrow sin. He didn’t march into the temple to win praise—He flipped tables. He called out injustice, healed the broken, welcomed children, and stood toe-to-toe with religious leaders. And still, He pressed on toward the cross.

Even His final days were filled with grace. He shared a final meal with His disciples, offering His body and blood for the forgiveness of sins. In Gethsemane, He prayed with sorrow, but surrendered to the Father’s will. He embraced the suffering, not because He had to, but because He loves us.

Matthew’s Gospel has been building to this moment from the very first verse—tracing Jesus back to David and Abraham. Every miracle, every teaching, every step has led here. Jesus isn’t reacting—He’s fulfilling. He’s not a victim—He’s the Victor.

So what does that mean for us today?

It means we can trust Him—even when life doesn’t make sense. It means we can obey Him—even when the path feels unclear. It means we can rest in His sovereignty—because if He orchestrated the cross for our salvation, He’s certainly not lost in our chaos.

The people in Jerusalem asked, “Who is this?” And that’s still the question we all must answer.

Is He just a good teacher? A comforting idea? Or is He your King?

Jesus is coming to you—not to condemn, but to save. Not with force, but with peace. Not to take from you, but to give Himself for you.

So behold your King. Trust Him. Follow Him. Worship Him.

He’s not the King the world expects. But He is the King we all need.