Instant Obedience
This morning our men began our study of the final section of the book of Luke. The account of the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem is the beginning of the last week of Jesus' earthly ministry. It culminated in His death on the Cross and His resurrection. We had a great discussion of the prophesies and how this was all planned out by the Father before the foundation of the world.
However, the one thing I want to mention this evening is the obedience of two of His disciples. The Bible does not give us their names, but we should honor them. They were instantly obedient when their Master, Jesus, sent them to get the colt of a donkey for Him to ride. They did not hesitate. They followed the instructions exactly. They were successful. Isn't that what we all should do?
In this case they had a pretty difficult assignment. They were to take a colt they would find in a village. If anyone asked them why they were untying the colt, they were to say, "The Lord has need of it." Simple? I don't think it was that simple. It was like stealing a car or at least a valuable asset. Then, they had to trust that the person would respect the fact that the Lord needed it. I think that took a lot of faith, but they had it. Would we have the faith to do the same thing?
I want to challenge each of us to be sensitive to the Lord the rest of this week. If He tells us to do something, let's do it, just like He tells us to do it, and see what happens. I believe that formula will always be a success at accomplishing God's will.
Tomorrow, I intend to read Job 35-37.
However, the one thing I want to mention this evening is the obedience of two of His disciples. The Bible does not give us their names, but we should honor them. They were instantly obedient when their Master, Jesus, sent them to get the colt of a donkey for Him to ride. They did not hesitate. They followed the instructions exactly. They were successful. Isn't that what we all should do?
In this case they had a pretty difficult assignment. They were to take a colt they would find in a village. If anyone asked them why they were untying the colt, they were to say, "The Lord has need of it." Simple? I don't think it was that simple. It was like stealing a car or at least a valuable asset. Then, they had to trust that the person would respect the fact that the Lord needed it. I think that took a lot of faith, but they had it. Would we have the faith to do the same thing?
I want to challenge each of us to be sensitive to the Lord the rest of this week. If He tells us to do something, let's do it, just like He tells us to do it, and see what happens. I believe that formula will always be a success at accomplishing God's will.
Tomorrow, I intend to read Job 35-37.