On that first Palm Sunday, the people shouted “Hosanna,” which means save us! Their Hosannas were a request for political salvation, and freedom from Roman oppression. They wanted salvation, but their view of salvation was quite different from the salvation God was bringing them.

Jesus Christ comes not to conquer by force as earthly kings but by love, grace, mercy, and His own sacrifice for His people. His is not a kingdom of armies and splendor but of lowliness and servanthood. He conquers not nations but hearts and minds. His message is one of peace with God, not of temporal peace. If Jesus has made a triumphal entry into our hearts, He reigns there in peace and love.