Our paragraph topic is: (Jesus sends two disciples into Jerusalem) Part 3.
Jesus had sent his two disciples into Jerusalem with his instructions. They listened to his words and followed them. They knew not the purpose. They knew not the why and the wherefore of his actions. They only knew that they should follow his instructions.
So they proceeded into Jerusalem in search of the ass and the colt that he instructed they would find. And just as he had instructed they found them tied to a post. So they untied them and proceeded to return with them. As fate would have it someone may see them and question the why and wherefore of their actions. So he instructed them such: "And if anyone say anything to you, you shall say that the Lord has need of them, and immediately he will send them."
Those were the instructions that Christ gave to his disciples going into Jerusalem. He wanted them to be prepared that they would know what to say and what to do. He knew that they would encounter anyone. He knew that they would be watched, that their actions would be questioned. So he gave his disciples specific instructions as to what to say and what to do. He did not tell them to run. He did not tell them to steal. He did not tell them to be ashamed of what they were doing. They were doing his will and his bidding. So they followed his instructions as they were given.
The disciples were blessed to be able to walk and talk with Christ in his time. They were special, chosen by him to do his bidding after he was glorified and returned to his Father in heaven. Today it must be a very special thing to be chosen, to be recognized by Christ in heaven, by one so great. It must be special to be given instructions of some task that he wants accomplished here on earth. It must be a grace given to those who can hear his voice, a grace to those who have understanding, a grace to those whose hearts are open to his calling. They are the ones able to know and be touched by his love. Not knowing the why or the wherefore, but following the instructions that are given, must be a special privilege bestowed upon those that are called to do his bidding.
He holds our hands even as we walk through the darkness not knowing where we are going. He turns us away from the cliff that we are about to jump from in our moments of despair. He loves us even though we do not know how to love him. He forgives us even when we do wrong and go against his will. We are his children and many do not know the truth of his love for us. Many do not understand who we are and why we are here. Many do not understand the truth of who they are. We are lost children seeking to find our way home being led astray by those who would deceive us, those who would destroy us, and those who would see us loose that which was given us by the sacrifice of Christ Jesus.
God calls all his children. Christ said that his sheep know his voice. No one can come to the Father except through Christ Jesus. Our path is set. Our instructions are clear. All we need do is follow them and we will know the truth of his love for us.
Read the sign of the times! Read the Highlighted New Testament Bible and lift the scales from your eyes that you may see, that you may know, that you may find the truth of who you are in Christ. Read it as though you would read a good book, from cover to cover, and see for yourself. Do not study it in parts reading one passage and then skipping to another, but read it for understanding. Read it for knowledge. Read it for faith. Read it that your eyes may be opened, that your ears may hear, that your heart may be filled with the light of Christ. The Holy Spirit awaits you. Christ seeks to know you. Open the door and let him in.
Jesus had sent his two disciples into Jerusalem with his instructions. They listened to his words and followed them. They knew not the purpose. They knew not the why and the wherefore of his actions. They only knew that they should follow his instructions.
So they proceeded into Jerusalem in search of the ass and the colt that he instructed they would find. And just as he had instructed they found them tied to a post. So they untied them and proceeded to return with them. As fate would have it someone may see them and question the why and wherefore of their actions. So he instructed them such: "And if anyone say anything to you, you shall say that the Lord has need of them, and immediately he will send them."
Those were the instructions that Christ gave to his disciples going into Jerusalem. He wanted them to be prepared that they would know what to say and what to do. He knew that they would encounter anyone. He knew that they would be watched, that their actions would be questioned. So he gave his disciples specific instructions as to what to say and what to do. He did not tell them to run. He did not tell them to steal. He did not tell them to be ashamed of what they were doing. They were doing his will and his bidding. So they followed his instructions as they were given.
The disciples were blessed to be able to walk and talk with Christ in his time. They were special, chosen by him to do his bidding after he was glorified and returned to his Father in heaven. Today it must be a very special thing to be chosen, to be recognized by Christ in heaven, by one so great. It must be special to be given instructions of some task that he wants accomplished here on earth. It must be a grace given to those who can hear his voice, a grace to those who have understanding, a grace to those whose hearts are open to his calling. They are the ones able to know and be touched by his love. Not knowing the why or the wherefore, but following the instructions that are given, must be a special privilege bestowed upon those that are called to do his bidding.
He holds our hands even as we walk through the darkness not knowing where we are going. He turns us away from the cliff that we are about to jump from in our moments of despair. He loves us even though we do not know how to love him. He forgives us even when we do wrong and go against his will. We are his children and many do not know the truth of his love for us. Many do not understand who we are and why we are here. Many do not understand the truth of who they are. We are lost children seeking to find our way home being led astray by those who would deceive us, those who would destroy us, and those who would see us loose that which was given us by the sacrifice of Christ Jesus.
God calls all his children. Christ said that his sheep know his voice. No one can come to the Father except through Christ Jesus. Our path is set. Our instructions are clear. All we need do is follow them and we will know the truth of his love for us.
Read the sign of the times! Read the Highlighted New Testament Bible and lift the scales from your eyes that you may see, that you may know, that you may find the truth of who you are in Christ. Read it as though you would read a good book, from cover to cover, and see for yourself. Do not study it in parts reading one passage and then skipping to another, but read it for understanding. Read it for knowledge. Read it for faith. Read it that your eyes may be opened, that your ears may hear, that your heart may be filled with the light of Christ. The Holy Spirit awaits you. Christ seeks to know you. Open the door and let him in.
