February 25 - Wednesday

Ask the Holy Spirit to guide your time, then read the following Scriptures.

• Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-13; Mark 11:1-11

Reflect on the devotional, and answer the questions to dive in deeper!

• Devotional: Zechariah foretells a King who comes not with worldly power, but in humility and righteousness, riding on a donkey. In Mark’s account, Jesus fulfills this promise, revealing God’s unfolding plan not through spectacle, but through His obedient suffering and quiet authority. The crowds praise Him as King, but they misunderstand the kind of kingdom He brings. He will establish His kingdom by the cross rather than the sword. During Lent, we are confronted with the same question: will we follow Christ on His terms with humility or attempt to reshape Him to fit our expectations? True discipleship is found in joyfully submitting to this humble King, trusting that His victory is sure, even when His ways seem weak to the world.

• Discussion Questions:
  1. What stood out to you in today’s passage?
  2. What questions do you still have?
  3. What is God asking you to do in response?

End your time with prayer, and ask the Lord to help you apply what you have learned today.