Through the prophet Zechariah, God paints a picture of the coming messiah-king, a ruler unlike any other. Riding on a donkey rather than a warhorse, this king proclaims peace not just to Israel but to all nations. This picture is a foretelling of who Jesus would be and what he would do for us. Zechariah’s vision continues to invite us to expect and embrace the peace of Christ which will one day end all war.

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For Reflection:

- Jesus laid claim to this prophecy of the humble messiah-king for himself in all 4 gospels (Matt. 21.1-11; Mark 11.1-11; Luke 19:28-40, John 12.12-19). What do you think might have been so important that every gospel emphasized it?

- According to this prophecy, the power to establish peace rests in the hands of God's chosen messiah-king. Given that peace is ultimately in God's hands, what might be your part to play? How might God be calling you to join with Jesus as a peacemaker?