by Yvette van Niekerk
Mark 11:1-11 (The
Message)
Entering
Jerusalem on a Colt
11 1-3
When they were nearing Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany on Mount Olives, he
sent off two of the disciples with instructions: “Go to the village across from
you. As soon as you enter, you’ll find a colt tethered, one that has never yet
been ridden. Untie it and bring it. If anyone asks, ‘What are you doing?’ say,
‘The Master needs him, and will return him right away.’”
4-7 They went and found a colt tied
to a door at the street corner and untied it. Some of those standing there
said, “What are you doing untying that colt?” The disciples replied exactly as
Jesus had instructed them, and the people let them alone. They brought the colt
to Jesus, spread their coats on it, and he mounted.
8-10 The people gave him a wonderful
welcome, some throwing their coats on the street, others spreading out rushes
they had cut in the fields. Running ahead and following after, they were
calling out,
Hosanna!
Blessed is he who comes in God’s name!
Blessed the coming kingdom of our father David!
Hosanna in the highest heaven!
11 He entered Jerusalem, then entered
the Temple. He looked around, taking it all in. But by now it was late, so he
went back to Bethany with the Twelve.
oOo
It's noted that some of the most
familiar teachings and stories of the gospels occur during this week preceding
Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.
As believers, we have our foundation
with Christ and our faith build in studying His Life.
Jesus Christ was fully God; He also
was fully man and walked a human life. He enjoyed joy and love with suffering
and hardship. The Lord Jesus teaches us by example, showing us how to navigate
challenges.
My learning right now is to focus on
Jesus' demonstration as to what it looks like to live with a strong connection
to God the Father and how to show deep compassion to people.
My life is a struggle especially when
it comes to compassion for people.
I find it extremely difficult when it
comes to people, I seem to get burned every time I let my guard down. Trusting
people isn't something I do well, the odd occasion I do, guess what, and they
burn me. Hey but never use my life as an example, the best example we can
follow is the Lord Jesus Christ's.
Prayer
Dear Father God, I want to connect
with You today here, as I seek You in Your Word. I am focusing on the life of
my Lord Jesus Christ, I pray Holy Spirit, please help me. In Jesus Christs Name
Amen
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