Yesterday, we discussed Jesus sending us on errands, just as He sent the disciples on errands. Let’s take a look at how Jesus prepares the way for our errand running. We may not think about how Jesus prepares the way for the errands or missions He sends us on.
Why don’t we think about Jesus preparing our way? Do we look at Him like we look at our corporate managers? Do we believe He is like all the rest of us humans? Have we not experienced Him and know that He is far greater than anyone we have ever known?
Being sent on an errand by our manager can be a challenge or confusing. They almost certainly have not prepared the way for us. They give us instructions and send us off. We have a mission to carry out but do not know what unforeseen obstacles we will run in to. The manager often cannot foresee those obstacles either. We must adjust on the fly.
On the other hand, Jesus knows everything we will encounter along the way. He prepares the way for us. However, we will not see how He prepares our way if we do not go on the errands and missions He sets before us. Additionally, we must open our eyes to see how He has been setting the table for us. He has prepared hearts for our message. He has put things in place to assist us along the way.
Look at how He prepared the way for the disciples. He had already prepared the owner of the colt. When he asked what they were doing and they replied as Jesus told them, the owner allowed them to take it. So, we must follow His instructions accurately and trust that He has prepared the way ahead of us.
I pray we all decide to go on the errands Jesus sends us. I pray we trust that He has prepared the way. I pray each one of us will follow His instructions correctly and see Him at work in our lives. Go on errands for Jesus. Trust He has prepared the way. Follow His instructions. See Him at work in your life.
Mark 11:2-3 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.’ ”
Marty Pressey 