Jesus could have paraded into Jerusalem. He could have ridden a white horse and forced trumpeters to announce his coming. Instead he chose a donkey and the chorus of little children. Why would Jesus chose such a humble arrival?

Jesus could have chosen comfort. He could have pursued pleasure. Instead he chose the nails, the thorns, the cross. Why would Jesus choose such a humble life?

Jesus didn’t promise health and wealth. He never guaranteed a good earthly life. Instead he exalted the meek, the poor, and the persecuted. Why would Jesus preach such a humbling word?

Jesus didn’t rule from a kingly throne. Nor did he study in a scholar’s office. Instead our Savior got dirty amongst the sick, sinful, and needy. Why would Jesus choose such humble work?

Jesus didn’t select scholars to be his closest friends. He didn’t seek out Israel’s smartest or most talented. Instead our Savior chose fishermen and commoners. Why would Jesus choose such humble friends?

Jesus didn’t select scholars to be his closest friends. He didn’t seek out Israel’s smartest or most talented. Instead our Savior chose fishermen and commoners. Why would Jesus choose such humble friends?

The Son of God wasn’t born in a palace. The Prince of Peace didnot grow up next to a throne. The King of Kings spent his life in dusty streets and common villages. Why would Jesus choose such a humble home?

The Son of God wasn’t born in a palace. The Prince of Peace did not grow up next to a throne. The King of Kings spent his life in dusty streets and common villages. Why would Jesus choose such a humble home?