Luke 19:28-44 In our day marches and demonstrations seem be common, almost the expected thing. They take place for many different reasons, some very worthwhile and important and others only leave questions - Like the ones taking place in the Mid-East. Why? What are they trying to say? And exactly who is doing the talking? There are frightening ones taking place at some of our American campuses, calling for the extinction of Israel. Sometimes there are almost as many reasons as there are people you ask. I'm sure as Jesus "marched" into Jerusalem on His donkey, people were there for many different reasons. "Everyone else is here." "Sure, beats boredom." "I don't understand what Jesus is doing, but whatever it is I want to be part of it." "Jesus is going to become king today and I don't want to miss it." The Pharisees didn't like it whatever it was. From Jesus' perspective it was even more than just fulfilling Prophesy. The parable that is recorded in Luke just before the "march" began was about a man of noble birth that left his servants in charge of the parts of his estate while he went into a far country to be made king. Later he returned as king and required an accounting of his servants. ... As Jesus was approaching Jerusalem, descending the Mount of Olives He stopped. With Jerusalem spread out before Him, He wept. He loved them so much, the provisions for their salvation were in hand, judgment was coming, and they didn't have a clue. He has left His kingdom in the hands of His servants, He has returned to heaven and has been made King, and He will return and require an accounting of all His servants who hold a piece of His kingdom.

March on Jerusalem