“As they approached Jerusalem and came to
Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, ‘Go
to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there,
with her colt by her. Untie them and
bring them to me. If anyone says
anything to you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right
away.’ This took place to fulfill what
was spoken through the prophet: ‘Say to
the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your king
comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a
donkey.’’ The disciples went and did as
Jesus had instructed them.” (Matthew 21:1-6)
This passage is the beginning of the
Triumphal Entry, but before we move on to the actual ride into the city of
Jerusalem there is an interesting point that comes out of the
preparations. When Jesus told the disciples
to go to Bethphage and get the donkey and colt, He said to tell the owner, “The
Lord needs them.” Jesus knew that would
be enough for the owner to release the animals without hesitation.
I wonder if I would have been so willing to
release my animals to the Lord, or any other possession He asked for? The Lord knew the heart of this owner and he
knows my heart, too.
“The Lord needs them.” Would that be enough for you to release
possessions or money to Him?
“The Lord needs your time.” Would that be enough to get you to volunteer?
“The Lord needs your talent.” Would that be enough for you to take on a
task?
When He asks, are we so willing to respond?
His, by Grace,
Steve
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