# Your king comes humble

Advent devotional for Thursday, December 17, 2026. Day 19 of 27.

> Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Cry out for joy, Daughter Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you. He is righteous and has been given victory; he is humble, and he rides on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a female donkey. ([Zechariah 9:9](https://www.lumin.faith/read/zechariah/9#9), Lumin Translation)

Kings ride warhorses. Zechariah’s king rides a donkey, a young colt. He is righteous and he wins, and he is humble.

When Jesus rode into Jerusalem the week he died, the Gospels quote this verse ([Matthew 21:4-5](https://www.lumin.faith/read/matthew/21#4-5)). He began as a baby in a feeding trough. He entered his city on a borrowed animal.

Christmas shows what kind of king Jesus is. He does not come to crush. He comes low, so anyone can reach him.

## Prayer

Humble King, you came low so I could reach you. Make me humble like you in how I treat people this week. Amen.

## A question to carry

Where could you choose the low road this week?

Read the whole chapter: [Zechariah 9](https://www.lumin.faith/read/zechariah/9)

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/advent/december-17