Luke 19:33-36
And while they were freeing the colt, its lords said to
them, “Why do you free the colt?” And
they said, “Because the Lord has a need of it.”
And they led it to Jesus. And
after throwing their outer cloaks upon it, they sat Jesus upon it. And while He departed they were spreading
their cloaks upon the road.
Thoughts for Today
First Thought:
We can tell that there is something big at work. Some theologians have speculated that Jesus
had set up an arrangement with the owners of the colt, so that when Jesus sent
His disciples they would let it go.
After all, Jesus did make arrangements for the use of a room during the
Lord’s Supper; it isn’t unreasonable for Him to make arrangements for the use
of the colt. Other people simply assert
that these owners of the colt had a reverence for Jesus and were willing to let
it go. In either case, we see a larger
plan at work. People are playing the
role that God appointed them to play.
They are willing participants, desiring to accomplish what God has asked
of them.
Where do you have such willingness in your life? When you accomplish what God has asked of
you, what feelings are evoked within?
Second Thought:
This theme of obedience carries back through to the
disciples. They get the colt. They tell the owners what Jesus said. They lead the colt to Him. All of these things are great signs of
obedience. They aren’t out there
freelancing. They are out in the world
improvising. They are obedient to the
call of their Lord.
Where do you see obedience within you? When you think about obedience, what emotions
do you feel?
Third Thought:
Finally, we see the triumphal entry
begin. Jesus begins to depart, and the
people start throwing cloaks into the road.
This is a clear sign of honor and respect. The people want Jesus to know that they are
willing to make a sacrifice for His benefit.
They want Him to feel their support.
They are looking forward to what they think it will look like when Jesus
demonstrates that He is the Messiah.
Their intentions are good, if not a bit misguided in their understanding.
Where have you been excited by God’s
work around you? When have you been
excited enough to sacrifice your comfort in order to give gloryand honor to
God?
Passage
for Tomorrow: Luke 19:37-40
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