Mark 11:1-11  This is Mark's description of the "Triumphal Entry".  

 He sets the scene for us near Jerusalem, "at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives.. "  They stop while Jesus sends two of His disciples into the village to find the donkey's colt that has been set aside for Him.  The disciples found the donkey just as Jesus told them, brought it back and put garments on it so that Jesus could ride into Jerusalem as the prophets had foretold..  " Say to the daughter of Zion, Behold your King is coming to you, Gentle and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.."  ( Matthew 21:5, Zech. 9:9)

" Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord; Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David; Hosanna in the highest! " is a quote from Psalm 118:26... a psalm proclaiming the lovingkindness of the Lord.. a psalm that speaks of the "stone which the builders rejected".. that became the "chief corner stone". Verses 23-24 of the psalm -  "This is the Lord's doing; It is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day which the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it."...speak  of a day to give thanks to the Lord for His great gift of salvation.  This is what Jesus was fulfilling on that day as He rode into Jerusalem on a donkey's colt. 

Mark tells us that Jesus went to the temple and looked around. Then He and His disciples turned around and went back to Bethany where they spent the night.  

The prophecy was fulfilled.. the proclamation was made.. Jesus... the King had come.. the Kingdom was announced.. the people rejoiced.  It was the beginning of something that was all of the "Lord's doing".

This was the last week of the earthly life of Jesus, the son of David; the Messiah.  Can we see Him through the eyes of those who laid down their garments and palm branches?  Did they know Who He was.. or were they just hoping for a savior from Rome instead of a Savior from heaven?  

So thankful for a Savior who came gently.. ready to fulfill the Father's will..  that we might truly rejoice and be glad in that day.. for if He did not come we would all be lost. I would gladly lay down whatever I have and sing "Hosanna" to the King of kings!  Will you?

Father in heaven, blessed is Your Name in all the earth! Thank you for the lovingkindness You have shown us through our Savior Jesus Christ.  He is Lord of all and we give Him all praise and glory.  "Jesus ever! Jesus only!  Jesus all and all we sing! Savior, Sanctifier and Healer.. Glorious Lord and coming King!'  Amen!