He knew it would be there waiting for Him when He sent the disciples to  find it – the foal of a donkey, never ridden by any human body.  Imagine that donkey’s reaction when they placed the blankets on his back.  Imagine his consternation when Jesus sat upon Him, but there was no  rage, no anger, no resistance – Jesus had complete charge over the animal and nothing would stop Him.

Why this humble beast of burden?  Why not a majestic white stallion for this King of Kings?  He was worthy of only the best, but the donkey was more than a beast of burden. When kings entered a city during time of war it was customary to enter on a horse.  When it was a time of peace, they would appear on  a lowly donkey.  Here was the Prince of Peace – the One for who they laid palm branches and their cloaks and shouted, “Hosanna!”

The Pharasees in the crowd told Jesus to put a stop to this at once, but Jesus told them if He asked the people to stop, the rocks would sing out in praise to Him.  There was nothing that could be done to stop it.

He knew from the beginning what the plan was for His life.  He knew the outcome would cause pain and suffering.  He realized that He would be the sin bearer for the entire world.  He later would anguish in prayer as He sweat droplets of blood fell on his face.   He knew He had to die to bring this about, but nothing would stop Jesus.

He entered Jerusalem as a triumphal King – he suffered and died – He rose from death on the third day and He will come again to judge the world, because nothing can stop Jesus! HOSANNA!