The Way Of The Cross
Consider Jesus’ point of view: riding into Jerusalem on a donkey, fully aware that the same crowd shouting “Hosanna!” would be yelling “Crucify Him!” just days later (Matthew 21:9; Matthew 27:22-23). What made His entrance triumphant wasn’t military might or political power—but the divine strength displayed through humility. He didn’t arrive on a warhorse to overthrow Rome. He came on a lowly donkey (Zechariah 9:9), revealing a different kind of King and a different kind of Kingdom—one whose triumph was not found in avoiding suffering, but in choosing the road that led to the cross.
“This is the Kingdom Now, every knee bow. The Lord is here”
The crowds welcomed Jesus with palm branches and laid down their garments, honoring Him as Lord (Matthew 21:8). And yet, those who worshipped Him would soon fall silent or turn against Him altogether. Still, Jesus chose to enter the city, fully aware of what was coming. As Sean Carter wrote in “Passion Song”:
“The crowds gathered round Him like a king
Their smiling faces joined a sea of branches waving
Though they were masquerading in the end”
Holy Week speaks to the holiness of God. Jesus didn’t come seeking praise or popularity. He willingly came to give His life. Consider the following scriptures:
“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10).
“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many”
(Mark 10:45).
This is the beauty of the Gospel: Jesus’ power revealed in surrender and His victory through sacrifice. This is what sets King Jesus and His Kingdom apart.
“Truly, truly I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit”- Jesus
And this is why we welcome Him—not only as Savior, but as Lord. That we might walk in His way. That we might show love and mercy to those who show us only hate.
This is the way of the Kingdom.
“And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy and
To walk humbly with your God”
-Micah 6:8
so be it lord lyrics
So be it Lord
Should you lead me to the desert
Or to storms that I can't weather
That bring me to my end
So be it Lord
I'll find You're all I've ever needed
'Cause You'll meet me on my knees and
I'll rise up once again
Let it be done to me
According to Your word
There is a reason why
You placed me on this earth
Whatever it takes
Whatever You ask
Let Your will come to pass
Let it be done to me
According to Your word
So be it Lord
From the prisons
To the palace
To the one or
To the masses
I wanna see
Your kingdom come
So be it Lord
For Your fame and for Your glory
I will run the race before me
Until I hear well done
I know You're good always
My God You're good always
Your love is good always
And You're not letting go