What can we learn about faith from the disciples' actions in Mark 11:4? Setting the Scene “So they went and found a colt tied outside in the street, and they untied it.” — Mark 11:4 Jesus had just told two disciples exactly what they would find (vv. 2–3). Verse 4 records their immediate compliance. Observing the Disciples’ Response • They “went” — movement based solely on Jesus’ word. • They “found” — discovery matching His detailed prediction. • They “untied” — action that could invite questioning from bystanders, yet they proceeded. Lessons on Faith 1. Faith begins with obedience • The disciples did not debate; they simply went (James 2:17). • Obedience precedes understanding; revelation follows response (John 7:17). 2. Faith trusts Jesus’ foreknowledge • He knew the colt’s exact location — a reminder that nothing escapes His sight (Psalm 139:1–4). • Because He sees the unseen, His commands are never misinformed. 3. Faith expects the Word to match reality • What Jesus promises, we will “find” in experience (Numbers 23:19). • Their discovery confirmed that His word aligns with the tangible world. 4. Faith acts amid potential opposition • Untying someone else’s animal could appear improper, yet they relied on Jesus’ promise of an answer (v. 3). • True faith risks misunderstanding for the sake of obedience (Acts 5:29). 5. Faith participates in God’s larger plan • Their simple errand fulfilled Zechariah 9:9, ushering in the triumphal entry. • Small acts of trust link believers to God’s redemptive storyline (Ephesians 2:10). Putting Faith into Practice Today • Go where Scripture sends, even when details seem ordinary or awkward. • Expect reality to confirm what Jesus has spoken. • View every act of obedience as part of a grand, prophetic canvas. |
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