How can we apply the disciples' example of trust in our daily decisions? Immediate Obedience Seen in Mark 11:4 “So they went and found a colt tied at a door outside in the street, and they untied it.” What They Modeled - They moved as soon as Jesus spoke (Mark 11:1-4). - They did not ask how the owner would react. - They trusted that Jesus’ word was enough. Trusting Without All the Details - Jesus gave a clear command but withheld the full story (vv. 2-3). - Obedience came before understanding—echoing Abraham in Genesis 22:1-3. - Our decisions rarely come with full explanations; the pattern still holds. Responding to the Word Over Circumstances - A tied colt and possible opposition did not deter them. - Parallel: Peter let down his nets “at Your word” despite having caught nothing (Luke 5:4-6). - Trust places Jesus’ directive above visible obstacles. Everyday Ways to Follow Their Trust 1. Begin the day in Scripture, then act on one clear instruction you read (James 1:22). 2. When making choices—job, parenting, finances—ask, “What command or promise of Christ applies here?” then obey even if results are unseen. 3. Silence the urge to “see security first”; instead, move forward with what God has already said (Psalm 119:105). 4. Expect God to supply needed resources after obedience starts, not before, just as the colt’s owner cooperated only when disciples arrived. Scriptures That Fuel Consistent Trust - Proverbs 3:5-6 — “Trust in the LORD with all your heart… He will make your paths straight.” - John 2:5 — “Do whatever He tells you.” - Psalm 37:5 — “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.” - Isaiah 26:3 — “You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast mind, because he trusts in You.” Checklist for Daily Decisions - Is my first impulse to consult Christ’s words? - Am I waiting for human guarantees? - Have I acted on the last directive He gave, no matter how small? - Do I believe that obedience itself unlocks provision? Living the Pattern Today - Like the disciples, let simple, unquestioning obedience become the rhythm of life. - Expect God’s glory to unfold on the other side of trust, just as the triumphant entry followed their errand. |
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