Δαφνη Ευτυχια Αρθουρος

Jason Chesnut-no-t-in-the-middle (@ crazypastor), 2019-07-03:

When they were approaching Jerusalem, near the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples and said to them, 'Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it.

If anyone says to you, "Why are you doing this?" just say this, "The Lord needs it and will send it back here immediately."' 'But,' the disciples said, 'why just a colt? Why not something powerful, to show your strength and leadership?'

'Have you been paying attention?' Jesus asked. The disciples stood still, looking dumbfounded. They went away and found a colt tied near a door, outside in the street.

As they were untying it, some of the bystanders said to them, 'What are you doing, untying the colt?' They told them what Jesus had said; 'Why just a colt? Isn't he a Lord?' they asked. The disciples shrugged. Then they allowed them to take it.

Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. 'Are you sure this is what you want to do?' Peter asked. 'It's not very impressive. We could get you a splendid beast, and put on some armor with swords and spears. THAT would be a parade.'

'Have you been paying attention?' Jesus calmly asked. Then they went on the way. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields. No flags, no weapons of war. Just clothes and plants.

Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting, 'Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!'

Then Jesus entered into Jerusalem. On a tiny colt. Across ground strewn with symbols of peace. This is the One of whom our ancestors spoke. This is the Prince of Peace. - Mark 11:1-11, adapted

Matt (@ starmanjack43), just in case anyone didn't quite completely get the point:

Meanwhile, on the other side of town, a parade of warhorses, flags and armour marched to demonstrate the power of the Empire. But the parade we remember was the one with the donkey.