Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week—the final days leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. But this wasn’t a quiet entrance. This was the moment Jesus intentionally stepped into the spotlight, not to be celebrated but to be crucified. It was disruptive. And if you let Him, Jesus will still disrupt your life today—in the best possible way.

Jesus Disrupts Our Expectations

In Luke 19:28–40, Jesus sends two disciples to borrow a colt. Not a horse. Not a chariot. A baby donkey. If you're expecting anyone of significance to show up, you’d assume they’d come in with power and intimidation. Instead, Jesus rides in low and humble.

And the crowd? They shouted “Hosanna!”—a Hebrew cry that means “Save us now!” They thought Jesus was about to launch a political revolution. But He wasn’t coming to overthrow Rome. He was coming to overthrow sin.

“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! ... Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, lowly and riding on a donkey.” — Zechariah 9:9

The crowd expected one thing. Jesus offered something better. And He still does.

You may expect God to fix your situation, smooth your path, or remove your pain. But Jesus isn’t always here to meet your expectations—He’s here to fulfill your needs. If He disrupts your plans, it’s because His plan is better. You might lose your sight, but you’ll gain His vision.

Jesus Disrupts Religion

As the people shouted and praised, some of the religious leaders told Jesus to make them stop.

“Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out.” — Luke 19:39–40

These leaders weren’t upset about the noise, they were upset about losing control. They were comfortable with ritual, not revival. They had created a system of religion that kept things predictable and in their hands.

Sound familiar?

It’s easy to treat faith like a checklist: Church? ✔ Bible reading? ✔ Prayer? ✔
But Jesus didn’t come to create a religion. He came to offer us a relationship. He didn’t die so we could modify our behavior, He died to transform our hearts.

If your faith feels dry, maybe it’s time to stop doing Christianity and start walking with Christ. Jesus isn’t interested in routine—He’s interested in you. And Jesus doesn’t just want your Sunday; He wants your surrender.

Jesus Disrupts Our Control

One of the most overlooked parts of this passage is what Jesus asks the disciples to do:

“Go into the village ... you will find a colt tied ... Loose it and bring it here.” — Luke 19:30

There was no backup plan. Just trust and obedience. Even when questioned, they simply said, “The Lord has need of it.” (v. 34)

That’s what surrender looks like—trusting Jesus even when it doesn’t make sense, even when you can’t see what’s next. We all like to hold onto control—our schedules, our money, our future. But Jesus invites us to loosen our grip and follow Him by faith.

In fact, when He entered Jerusalem, Matthew 21:10 says, “The whole city was stirred.” The Greek word means shaken,like an earthquake. That’s what happens when Jesus shows up: things get shaken. And sometimes, that’s exactly what we need.

Are you gripping your own plans too tightly? Are you managing your image more than you’re surrendering your life? Jesus didn’t come to be a part of your life. He came to take over. When we give Him control, He gives us peace.

Palm Sunday meaning isn’t just about Jesus entering a city—it’s about Jesus entering your life.

“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” — Luke 19:38
“Hosanna! Save us now!” — Psalm 118:25

The crowd cried out because they were desperate—for freedom, for change, for salvation. And even if they didn’t fully understand what kind of salvation they needed, Jesus knew. He knew He was starting the final stretch toward the cross.

And He also knew that cry—“Hosanna!”—would echo into eternity.

You don’t have to have all the answers. You just have to know who to cry out to.

• If you need saving — Salvation is available to you. With your own words and from your heart, confess “Jesus save me”.
• If you’ve been saved — Your next step is baptism. Go public.
• If you’ve been baptized — It’s time to serve others.

Palm Sunday isn’t just about waving branches. It’s about waving the white flag of surrender.
Because the King is coming—and He’s still disrupting lives with love.