After Jesus said this, he continued on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. As Jesus came to Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives, he gave two disciples a task. He said, “Go into the village over there. When you enter it, you will find tied up there a colt that no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying it?’ just say, ‘Its master needs it.’” Those who had been sent found it exactly as he had said. As they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?” They replied, “Its master needs it.” They brought it to Jesus, threw their clothes on the colt, and lifted Jesus onto it. As Jesus rode along, they spread their clothes on the road. As Jesus approached the road leading down from the Mount of Olives, the whole throng of his disciples began rejoicing. They praised God with a loud voice because of all the mighty things they had seen. They said, “Blessings on the king who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heavens.” Some of the Pharisees from the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, scold your disciples! Tell them to stop!” He answered, “I tell you, if they were silent, the stones would shout.” (Luke 19:28-40, CEB)
What do you need?
Not what do you want. Because want and need are two different things.
This story, the Palm Sunday story from the gospels is the only story in all of the New Testament that we see Jesus needs something.
And what does Jesus need?
Not Peace.
Not Love.
Not Hope.
Not the end of famine.
Not the end of hatred.
Jesus needs a colt. A donkey.
A means to ride into Jerusalem to complete a prophecy.
So what do you need?
Loving People. Loving God.
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