Palm Sunday begins Holy Week with a striking contrast—Jesus is welcomed into Jerusalem with cheers and palm branches, but by the end of the week, those same crowds call for His crucifixion. The readings this coming weekend, especially the Passion narrative from Luke, invite us to pause and reflect on Jesus’ humility through it all.
Though He is the Son of God, Jesus chooses to ride into the city on a donkey—not on a horse with soldiers accompanying Him, but in peace and simplicity. Later, as He is betrayed, denied, beaten, and crucified, He never lashes out. Instead, He prays for forgiveness for those who hurt Him. That is humility.
So, how can we live that out in our own small ways?
Humility doesn’t mean thinking less of ourselves; it means thinking of ourselves less. It’s choosing to listen before speaking. It’s being willing to admit when we’re wrong or when we don’t have all the answers. It’s noticing the needs of others—even in small ways, like letting someone go ahead in line or offering a smile when someone looks down.
In conversations, humility might look like asking questions instead of jumping to conclusions. At work or school, it might be sharing credit or offering help without needing recognition. At home, it might mean apologizing first or forgiving quickly.
Jesus shows us that humility isn’t weakness—it’s strength under control. This Holy Week, as we walk with Him to the cross, let’s ask ourselves: Where can I choose to be more humble? During my day, how can I make room for others and God?
Small acts of humility, repeated often, shape us and open our hearts to love more like Christ—gently, patiently, and with grace.