Donkey Power
Palm Sunday (April 13, 2025)
What does it mean to have power?
The Roman Empire displayed a type of power we know: The ability to get what you want, when you want it. Their imperial parades were the example of power, as the leaders rode in on majestic horses. You could call this horse power.
Jesus offered a different vision of power: The ability to help others. His parade, as he rode on donkey, showed what this power looks like. You could call this donkey power. Helping others through acts of love, humility and service. Definitely not as glorious in the eyes of the world. (I mean, really, look at the picture of the donkey. Not the most inviting!)
A reflection on Horse power and Donkey power.
Hint: Horse power isn’t all bad, but it finally takes the back seat.
The donkey comes from a blogpost called “Donkeys, Kings and Outcasts“