Pastor Benedict Eghan preached a timely message on the significance of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem as recorded in Luke 19:28–40. He began by highlighting that this was not Jesus’ first time visiting Jerusalem. From John’s account, He had been there multiple times. The question, then, was raised—why the loud jubilation and celebration this particular time? Many are tempted to believe that the crowd’s shout of Hosanna was a chant of praise, but Pastor Eghan clarified that Hosanna means “Save us.” It was a desperate and prophetic cry for salvation, a Messianic call acknowledging that the King had come and could indeed save them. That particular entry into Jerusalem marked the beginning of our salvation journey.
From Luke 19:28–30, he drew the first lesson: Jesus asked for a colt to be untied, and when the owners questioned the act, they were told, “The Master needs it.” Remarkably, the owners did not refuse. They were in sync with the prophetic agenda of the moment. The choice of a donkey was not random—it was to fulfill the prophecy spoken in Zechariah 9:9, where the coming King would enter Jerusalem riding on a donkey. Pastor Eghan emphasized that we too must be in sync with the move of God in our generation. Just as the colt played its role in fulfilling prophecy, we also must rise and take our part in the unfolding of God’s plan. That final entry into Jerusalem wasn’t just about miracles—it was the beginning of the greatest miracle: Jesus’ crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension, culminating in His eventual return. And through it all, He worked through people.
The message was clear—God needs us today, just as He needed that donkey then. The work is great, but the workers are few (Matthew 9:37). We must not fail God in our generation. Just as the donkey’s owners willingly released it, we too must be willing vessels for the Master’s use as we work until the church is raptured.
Drawing from verse 38 onward, Pastor Eghan brought out the second key lesson: when we are in tune with the Spirit, our declarations become accurate and prophetic. The crowd shouted, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!”—a clear acknowledgment of who Jesus was. Pastor Eghan encouraged the church not to withdraw their testimony. Regardless of challenges or success, Jesus still has need of us. He referenced the story of Job, who in the midst of suffering was tempted—through the voice of his wife—to curse God and give up. That, Pastor Eghan noted, was the voice of the enemy. We must never let the enemy shut us down or silence our testimony.
He urged believers not to allow the weight of life’s struggles or the comfort of success to disconnect them from their assignment, lest they lose their crown. Just as fire tests the quality of our work, may our works withstand the fire and emerge as gold because we did not give up. May our lives fulfill prophecy. And may PIWC Tesano fulfill a divine prophecy in the community it has been planted in.
As a response to the Word, the congregation sang “Use Me Lord as a Vessel of Honour,” a heartfelt cry of surrender. Pastor Eghan encouraged everyone to remain in tune with what God is doing and to flow with the Spirit as vessels ready for His use.
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