Hung on His Words

Today’s reading: Luke 19:28-48

“Yet they could not find any way to do it, because all the people hung on his words.” - Luke 19:48 NIV‬‬

Jesus has just made His triumphal entry into Jerusalem in the most humblest of fashions, on the back of a donkey. Yet the fanfare was great. Messianic chants from Psalm 118:26 filled the air: “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” The children were crying, “Hosanna!” Jesus’ full identity was on display, and the religious leaders absolutely hated it. To them, it was blasphemy. To Jesus, it was fulfillment. They wanted a way to permanently rid themselves of Jesus. If they were going to crucify Him, it would have to be an inside job.

But the people hung on His words. The Greek word for hung is ekkremannymi and can also mean to cling to. The way Jesus spoke was unmistakable. It was those same words that said, “Let there be light!” in the beginning.

Jesus, today we want to do the same as this audience. We have come to hang on every word You speak. Your words feel like home.