The Humble King: Rejoicing in Zechariah's Prophecy of Our Savior
As Christians, we stand firm on the unchanging truth of Scripture. Every verse is inspired by the Holy Spirit, pointing us to Christ and His redemptive work. Today, let's dive deep into Zechariah 9:9—a prophecy that explodes with divine promise and finds its perfect fulfillment in Jesus Christ. "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey." This isn't just ancient poetry; it's God's blueprint for the Messiah, written centuries before His birth, proving the Bible's supernatural accuracy. Imagine the scene: Israel, weary from captivity and foreign rule, hears this call to explosive joy. No subdued whispers here—Zechariah demands shouts of triumph! Why? Because their King is on the way. But He's not the kind the world expects. No chariot of gold or warhorse charging into battle. Instead, H...