By Jacques Munnik
Minister, Teacher, and Founder of Evangelical Universe Ministries
“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.” Zechariah 9:9 ESV Palm Sunday draws us back to the humility of our Lord. Jesus entered Jerusalem quietly, not with spectacle or force, but in the gentle fulfilment of prophecy.
The King came lowly. The Saviour arrived, riding on a donkey.
He could have come in blazing glory, surrounded by angels. He could have silenced every voice with power. Instead, He chose meekness. He chose peace. He chose humility. This was not weakness, but strength surrendered to the Father.
This was no accident. God had spoken it long before. Jesus revealed Himself as King, but not the king many expected. He did not come as a conqueror on a war horse. He came as the Prince of Peace. His kingdom would be built not by force, but by surrender, obedience, sacrifice, and love.
Philippians tells us that He “emptied himself” and took “the form of a servant” (Phil. 2:7). Peter reminds us that when He suffered, “he did not threaten” (1 Pet. 2:23). Hebrews shows us the Son who did not exalt Himself, but walked the path the Father had appointed, offering up prayers with tears and learning obedience through suffering (Heb. 5:5 to 8).
What a Saviour. What a King.
Jesus did not only speak of humility. He lived it. True greatness bows before God, serves others, and trusts the Father’s hand.
As Holy Week begins, let us do more than admire Christ’s humility. Let us walk in it. Lay down pride. Lay down the need to be seen. Choose surrender. Choose obedience. Trust quietly.
May the humble King shape our hearts, so that we walk this week reflecting His beauty, His meekness, and His peace.
Shalom, Jacques
Behold Your Humble King
By Jacques Munnik
The Law of Love
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbour as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 22:37 to 40. This passage brings us straight back to the heart of faithful living: love.
Wonderfully Made
“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” (Psalm 139:13 to 14) A plunge into the English Channel became a fresh reminder that the human body bears witness to God’s purposeful and breathtaking design.
When the Road Gets Steep
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith...” (Hebrews 12:1 to 2) When the road rises, and breath grows thin, we are not alone, for this passage calls us to endure by fixing our eyes on Christ.
Blessed Reassurance
Romans 8:38 to 39 (ESV) “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Paul’s words are not wishful thinking.
Turn Your Face First
“The Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals, but sought the God of his father and walked in his commandments, and not according to the practices of Israel.” (2 Chronicles 17:3 to 4, ESV)
We Are All One Body
“In the human body, there are many parts and organs, each with a unique function. And so it is in the body of Christ. For though we are many, we’ve all been mingled into one body in Christ. This means that we are all vitally joined to one another, with each contributing to the others.”(Romans 12:4 to 5) [TPT] This week, let this picture reshape how you see the Church, not as separate camps, but as one living Body across the world.
Fellowship Matters
"And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." (Hebrews 10:24-25 ESV)
When God Moves You
God has always called His people to move. Sometimes, He leads us to new places. More often, He stirs us within, shifting our hearts, our hopes, and our work. In every movement, He is shaping faith, revealing purpose, and drawing us deeper into His story.
Choosing the Better Portion, From His Presence to Faithful Action
There is a gentle drift that can overtake us, both in the church and in our own hearts. We can become incredibly busy with deeds, yet find ourselves less present with Him.
Devoted in the Quiet Place
“O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you. My soul thirsts for you.” Psalm 63:1
There is Power in the Name of Jesus
“By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God.”
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