Matthew 21:1-3
When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, ‘Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, just say this, “The Lord needs them.” And he will send them immediately.
What would you have done if a stranger came to your home and asked for something of value to you? Would you have given it to him just because “The Lord needed it”?
I am not so sure I would have been that generous to a stranger. In today’s world that would be like giving a stranger your car as the donkey may have been his only means of transportation or used to work his fields.
I wonder what else was at work that day. Why would someone be so generous? What motivated him to do this? Was the Holy Spirit a part of this action. There were no papers, radios etc. to broadcast the news of Jesus coming to Jerusalem, so how did everyone know to be there on this special occasion. The work of God is truly amazing. I am glad he is there to guide me so I do not miss any special events with him.
Kathy Garner
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