Have you ever done something that someone requested that seemed to be strange? Have you done something on command that you questioned? Would you blindly do something you were told to do by someone you trusted? What if you were concerned it might break the law?
We rarely see someone simply do something they are told to do without questioning it. Obeying on command is virtually unheard of outside of the military. It is especially questioned when we think we might break the law. We may even question someone we trust.
Jesus sent two disciples to go get a colt that had never been ridden on. They were told where to find it and to untie it and bring it to Jesus. I’m sure they were concerned. After all, the owner would be wondering what they were doing and may call on the Roman soldiers to arrest them. But Jesus told them, if they were asked what they were doing, to reply “The Lord needs it.”
The two headed into the village, found the colt, untied it, were questioned, gave the reply Jesus told them to, and they brought the colt to Him. It all happened just as Jesus told them it would. He gave them instructions and the proper response for any questioning. I’m sure they trusted Him, but they also had to be worried…just a little.
We, too, can trust Jesus. He gives us instructions through His words in the gospels. He continues to instruct us through the Holy Spirit. We should be like the disciples. Even if we are concerned that we are not prepared, we should obey and allow things to play out as Jesus desires. When we obey Jesus, things always work out for the better.
I pray we all trust Jesus. I pray we obey His instructions, both in what is written and guidance from the Holy Spirit. I pray each one of us experience things working out for the better, just as Jesus desires. Trust Jesus. Obey Jesus. Obey Jesus’ written word. Follow the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Experience the abundant life.
Luke 19:29-30 When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here.
Marty Pressey 