The King We’ve Been Waiting For
04/27/2025
“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
—Luke 19:38 (NIV)
Have you ever waited for something so long that when it finally arrived, you could hardly believe it was real? Maybe it was the acceptance letter, the long-anticipated wedding day, or the birth of a child. Joy fills your heart, and your lips can’t help but shout in celebration. This is the kind of explosive joy we see in today’s verse.
As Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, the people recognized that He wasn’t just another teacher or prophet, He was the King. Centuries of prophecies were coming alive before their very eyes. The words they cried out, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” echoed the messianic hope that had lived in their hearts for generations.
Imagine the scene: the streets packed with people laying down their cloaks, waving palm branches, children on their fathers’ shoulders, voices lifted in passionate celebration. It wasn’t just a parade, it was a declaration. The true King, the long-promised Savior, had finally come. Yet, this King wasn’t arriving on a warhorse to conquer armies; He came on a humble donkey to conquer hearts.
The beauty of this moment reminds us that God’s promises may take time, but they are always fulfilled. The crowds praised Jesus with words of peace and glory, perhaps not fully understanding that He was bringing peace not by force but by sacrifice. His path to glory would be through a rugged cross, not a golden throne, at least, not yet.
How often do we, like the crowds, cheer for Jesus when He meets our expectations but fall silent when His plan looks different from ours?
The King we celebrate is not the king we invent, He is infinitely better: a King of mercy, peace, humility, and unstoppable love.
A friend of mine once shared how he had prayed for years for God to bring healing to his broken family. When reconciliation finally came, it didn’t look like the movie-ending he had envisioned. It was messy, slow, and full of tears. Yet, through it all, God revealed a deeper healing, not just fixing the relationships but changing the hearts involved.
Just like the people of Jerusalem, he learned that God’s deliverance may not always match our imagination, but it exceeds our deepest need.
Here are a few examples of what you can do today to help you on your journey.
Praise Today And Always
Take five minutes to praise Jesus for who He is, not just what He does for you.
Lay Down a Cloak
Symbolically, what is something you can “lay down” before Jesus today, a fear, a dream, a burden?
Declare Him King
Boldly declare Jesus as King in one area of your life where you’ve been holding back control.
Today, celebrate Jesus not just as a rescuer from your troubles but as the King who deserves your trust, your praise, and your heart, even when His way looks different than yours. Let your life declare, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!”
King Jesus, blessed are You who came in the name of the Lord! You are worthy of all my praise. Forgive me when I try to mold You into my expectations instead of surrendering to Your perfect plan. Help me to lay down my life in worship and walk in the peace and glory You bring. Reign in my heart today and every day. May my life shout Your goodness and Your faithfulness until the day I see You face to face. Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
—Luke 19:38 (NIV)
Have you ever waited for something so long that when it finally arrived, you could hardly believe it was real? Maybe it was the acceptance letter, the long-anticipated wedding day, or the birth of a child. Joy fills your heart, and your lips can’t help but shout in celebration. This is the kind of explosive joy we see in today’s verse.
As Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, the people recognized that He wasn’t just another teacher or prophet, He was the King. Centuries of prophecies were coming alive before their very eyes. The words they cried out, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” echoed the messianic hope that had lived in their hearts for generations.
Imagine the scene: the streets packed with people laying down their cloaks, waving palm branches, children on their fathers’ shoulders, voices lifted in passionate celebration. It wasn’t just a parade, it was a declaration. The true King, the long-promised Savior, had finally come. Yet, this King wasn’t arriving on a warhorse to conquer armies; He came on a humble donkey to conquer hearts.
The beauty of this moment reminds us that God’s promises may take time, but they are always fulfilled. The crowds praised Jesus with words of peace and glory, perhaps not fully understanding that He was bringing peace not by force but by sacrifice. His path to glory would be through a rugged cross, not a golden throne, at least, not yet.
How often do we, like the crowds, cheer for Jesus when He meets our expectations but fall silent when His plan looks different from ours?
The King we celebrate is not the king we invent, He is infinitely better: a King of mercy, peace, humility, and unstoppable love.
A friend of mine once shared how he had prayed for years for God to bring healing to his broken family. When reconciliation finally came, it didn’t look like the movie-ending he had envisioned. It was messy, slow, and full of tears. Yet, through it all, God revealed a deeper healing, not just fixing the relationships but changing the hearts involved.
Just like the people of Jerusalem, he learned that God’s deliverance may not always match our imagination, but it exceeds our deepest need.
Here are a few examples of what you can do today to help you on your journey.
Praise Today And Always
Take five minutes to praise Jesus for who He is, not just what He does for you.
Lay Down a Cloak
Symbolically, what is something you can “lay down” before Jesus today, a fear, a dream, a burden?
Declare Him King
Boldly declare Jesus as King in one area of your life where you’ve been holding back control.
Today, celebrate Jesus not just as a rescuer from your troubles but as the King who deserves your trust, your praise, and your heart, even when His way looks different than yours. Let your life declare, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!”
King Jesus, blessed are You who came in the name of the Lord! You are worthy of all my praise. Forgive me when I try to mold You into my expectations instead of surrendering to Your perfect plan. Help me to lay down my life in worship and walk in the peace and glory You bring. Reign in my heart today and every day. May my life shout Your goodness and Your faithfulness until the day I see You face to face. Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
Recent
Archive
2026
January
Embracing God’s New BeginningsRenewed, Not Worn DownThe Gift of Rest, Not a BurdenOne Thing I AskTransformed, Not ConformedArise and ShineFor His Glory in the OrdinaryChoosing Generosity Over ConvenienceAbide and Bear FruitDon’t Forget the BenefitsSetting an Example in Every SeasonLosing to LiveReady When He ComesThe Low Road That Leads to LifeWhere Your Heart Truly LivesThe God Who Sings Over YouRest That Goes Deeper Than SleepUnited in ChristHow Good and PleasantOvercome Evil with Active GoodThe Strong TowerActivated FaithNo Condemnation—Only FreedomThe Goodness Found in WaitingConfessing and RemainingUnder the Same SkyTeach Me to Walk in Your WillAnxious for NothingThere Is No Rock Like Our GodLiving the Word, Not Just Hearing ItStirred to Love
February
A Soul That Magnifies the LordStrong Where It Matters MostWalking Through the Darkest ValleyThe Golden WayA Word That Lifts the WeightRun With PurposeTraining for What LastsJoy That Grows Under PressureWhen Anxiety Multiplies, God SustainsRefined by the FireGrace That OverflowsStrength for Every SeasonUnashamed to Bear His NameDevoted to One AnotherThe Joy of a Righteous ChildWalking in LoveThe Glory That Fills the EarthFinish WellThe Pain That Produces PeaceOur Only AimThe Way, The Truth, The LifeStrength to Seek HimThe Whole Duty of ManTreasure Hidden in the FieldO Lord, You Are My GodDelight Yourself in the LordWalk in His StepsFriend Who Sticks Closer
March
The Long-Suffering Love of GodOvercome Evil with GoodBe Strong and CourageousMorning GuidanceThe Quiet Power of GenerosityWhat We See Is Not All There IsThe Faithful ProtectorStrength and DignityCasting What We CarryCharm Fades, But Reverence RemainsThe Voice of the Good ShepherdPeace That Changes EverythingBefore Everything ElseFor Such a Time as ThisWhen Life Turns, Turn to GodMake His Name KnownTrusting the God Who Sees the Whole RoadGreater Is He Within YouSurely Goodness and Love Will FollowThere Is Still a Rest for YouWhen Fear KnocksA Sorrow That Leads to LifeWhen Your Soul Thirsts for MoreOpen Hands, Open HeavenUnstoppable PeaceWhen Seeking Becomes Surrender
2025
January
Embracing the New ThingBe TransformedPleasing God, Not PeopleThe Power of Repentance and BaptismThe Power of Forgiveness and LoveLiving in the LightSharing the Good NewsRecognizing and Worshiping the Son of ManStand Firm, Unmovable, AboundingThe Power of TogethernessResting in God’s RhythmThe Greatness of GodHeld by His HandLoving Beyond LimitsSowing Righteousness
No Comments