Malachi prophesied, "And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant in whom you delight." (Mal. 3:1) Was he talking about the Triumphal Entry when Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem before his crucifixion? Or was he referring to the day when Jesus will return triumphantly at the end of the age as Lord of Lords and King of Kings? Perhaps it was both!

The brutal and mocking crown of thorns that Jesus wore to the cross, only magnifies the glory and beauty of that victorious crown of life with which Jesus has been crowned King of Kings and Lord of Lords. We worship the Risen Savior at Easter for what He has done, for who He is, and for the transformation he has wrought in us - to the praise of His glory, Hallelujah!

Hey look, your King is riding on a donkey! What's going on? That doesn't seem very kingly! Happy children waving palms were not going to overthrow an occupying force of Roman soldiers, but in a week's time it would all take place: betrayal, trial, crucifixion and resurrection: Praise to our glorious humble King! Hallelujah, what a Savior!