Weekly Creative Devotional – Zechariah 9:9

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Weekly Creative Devotional

Opening Prayer

Gracious God, as we gather in this sacred moment, open our hearts to the wisdom of Zechariah’s words. May we find joy and hope in Your promises. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

 

REFLECTION

Reflect on the prophetic words of Zechariah 9:9. Imagine the scene of the King entering Jerusalem on a donkey. What significance does this have for you, and how does it inspire rejoicing in your own life?  

MEMORIZING THE VERSE

Commit Zechariah 9:9 to memory. Let this verse be a source of joy and a reminder of God’s promise of a righteous and victorious King.  

CREATING AND MEDITATING

In this part of the devotional, you have the option to choose between two creative activities:

1. Rejoicing Artwork: Create an artwork that captures the essence of rejoicing. Use colors and symbols that represent the joy found in the promise of the righteous King.
2. Joyful Journaling: Start a journal dedicated to recording moments of joy and gratitude in your life. Write about the ways you’ve experienced God’s victory and righteousness.

 

TAKING ACTION AND APPLYING

Consider practical steps to live out the joy of God’s promises:

1. Spread Joy: Purposefully spread joy to others through acts of kindness, encouragement, or expressions of love.
2. Reflect on God’s Faithfulness: Take time to reflect on instances where God has been faithful in your life. Share these stories of victory with others.
3. Celebrate God’s Righteousness: Seek opportunities to celebrate and worship God for His righteousness. Attend a worship service or spend intentional time in prayer and thanksgiving.

 

Hymn

 

Ride On, Ride On in Majesty

1.

Ride on, ride on in majesty! Hear all the tribes hosanna cry; O Savior meek, pursue Your road with palms and scattered garments strowed.

2.

 Ride on, ride on in majesty! In lowly pomp ride on to die. O Christ, Your triumphs now begin o’er captive death and conquered sin.

3.

Ride on, ride on in majesty! The host of angels in the sky look down with sad and wond’ring eyes to see th’approaching Sacrifice.

4.

Ride on, ride on in majesty! Your last and fiercest strife is nigh. The Father on His sapphire throne awaits His own anointed Son.

5.

 Ride on, ride on in majesty! In lowly pomp ride on to die, bow Your meek head to mortal pain, then take, O Christ, Your pow’r and reign.

Words: Henry Hart Milman, Music: ST. DROSTANE (Dykes)

 

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, we rejoice in the promise of a righteous and victorious King as foretold by Zechariah. As we conclude this time of reflection, may our hearts be filled with the joy that comes from trusting in Your promises. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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