Devotion for Sunday, April 12, 2026

“They brought the colt to Jesus and put their coats on it; and He sat on it.  And many spread their coats in the road, and others spread leafy branches which they had cut from the fields” (Mark 11:7-8).

An unusual response to a situation, but the Lord knew what was coming.  This is a fulfilment of the prophecy of Jesus being the One who would take possession of the throne.  Peace comes through Jesus and the scepter passed to Him, the One who brings peace.  This was His coronation, humble and prophetic.  Our Lord and God is not like the tyrants of this age but seeks repentance and humble submission.

Lord, there are so many things I need to learn.  Only in You is there hope and a future, for You must be the One who leads me in the way of life according to the Father’s will.  Guide me now and always to obey as You would have me respond.  Teach me to give my “coat” for Your will to be done.  Teach me to use Your creation wisely, and see that Your hand is upon my life.

Come, Holy Spirit, and help me to rejoice in all that You guide me to do.  Let me not think in terms of small or large acts, but simply in terms of seeking to be obedient in all things.  Guide me according to the Father’s perfect will to do this day what You give me to do.  Help me to learn more about living out my faith, which is mine in the salvation of Jesus.  Help me to always be a willing servant.  Amen.