SCRIPTURE: Luke (NIV) 19:30 “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no-one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it.’”…
35 They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it. 36 As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road. 37 When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: 38 “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
OBSERVATION: They released the donkey to the disciples simply because “the Lord needed it.” Their possession was now under the control of Jesus. And their possession was a part of bringing Jesus great honor and praise.
APPLICATION: Jesus has done everything for me. He left his home in heaven to live as a man on the earth. He has taught me how to love and live. He died in payment for my sins and he rose from the dead. He promised to live in my life by his Holy Spirit! His strength has enabled me to gain whatever I possess in this life. When he says, “I need it…”, it should be released at his command immediately.
May the things I possess (cars, homes, bank accounts, etc.) also have a part inbringing Jesus much honor and praise. Of what greater value can they have then in being useful to honor the King of Glory!
PRAYER: Lord, as the colt, may my possessions also have a part of bringing you much honor and praise. Use whatever you can in a way that will glorify you. Amen
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