How should we respond when God calls us to act without full understanding? Setting the Scene - Jesus is entering Jerusalem. - He sends two disciples to fetch a colt they have never seen, from owners they have never met. - No lengthy explanation—just the command and a brief rationale: “The Lord needs it.” Key Verse Luke 19:34 — “‘The Lord needs it,’ they answered.” Immediate Response: The Disciples’ Example - They go without hesitation. - They untie property that is not theirs. - When questioned, they offer the simple, God-given answer. - The owners release the colt; the mission moves forward. Lesson: Obedience preceded understanding, and provision followed obedience. Principles for Our Obedience 1. Trust the Commander, not the Details • Proverbs 3:5-6 — “Trust in the LORD with all your heart… He will make your paths straight.” • God’s character is the guarantee; His directions may remain unexplained. 2. Speak the Word He Gives • Luke 19:34 models a concise, God-authorized reply. • Exodus 4:12 — “I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.” 3. Expect Provision Along the Way • 1 Thessalonians 5:24 — “The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.” • Owners’ hearts were prepared before the disciples arrived. 4. Obedience Unlocks Further Revelation • John 7:17 — “If anyone desires to do His will, he will know of the teaching.” • Understanding often follows—not precedes—action. Scripture Connections - Abraham: Hebrews 11:8 — “By faith Abraham obeyed… not knowing where he was going.” - Gideon: Judges 7:9-15, moving with inadequate numbers yet promised victory. - Peter: Luke 5:5-6, casting nets despite an empty night, resulting in overflow. Common Thread: God’s assignments rarely come with full disclosure, yet always carry sufficient grace. Practical Takeaways • Say yes quickly; analysis paralysis kills obedience. • Use the exact words God supplies—nothing more, nothing less. • Look for God’s prior groundwork in people and circumstances. • Record each instance of post-obedience clarity; it fuels future trust. • Measure success by faithfulness, not by immediate visibility of results. Closing Encouragement When the Lord nudges you toward an action that seems thin on explanation, remember the colt. One short sentence—“The Lord needs it”—moved prophecy forward and exalted Christ. Your obedient step, however small or puzzling, may do the same today. |
    |