What does "The Lord needs it" reveal about God's authority over our possessions? \Verse in Focus\ Luke 19:31: “If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying it?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it.’” \God’s Ultimate Ownership\ • Psalm 24:1 – “The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein.” • Haggai 2:8 – “The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine, declares the LORD of Hosts.” • Everything we handle is already His; the donkey’s owner was merely holding property on loan from its true Master. \Christ’s Authority in Action\ • Jesus speaks as Lord, not as borrower. • No negotiation, bargain, or explanation is required—just the statement of divine claim. • The disciples trust that the owner will recognize a higher authority when he hears, “The Lord needs it.” \Stewardship, Not Ownership\ • 1 Chronicles 29:14 – “Everything comes from You, and we have given You only what comes from Your hand.” • We are managers of God’s assets; when He calls for them, rightful control passes back without hesitation. • The donkey’s release models how our wallets, homes, skills, and schedules should be released when the Lord signals a need. \When the Lord Calls for Our Resources\ • Expect it may be sudden and specific—“Untie it now.” • Expect it may feel inconvenient—colts were valuable work animals. • Expect it will serve a kingdom purpose—this animal carried the Messiah into Jerusalem, fulfilling Zechariah 9:9. \Blessings of Obedient Surrender\ • Mark 11:3 notes that the colt would be returned; God never shortchanges His people. • Romans 11:36 – “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things.” Participation in His plan is the greatest honor for any steward. • 2 Corinthians 9:8 promises sufficiency in everything for those who give at His prompting. \Takeaway\ “The Lord needs it” settles every debate about our possessions. His ownership is total, His authority is final, and our highest privilege is to place whatever we hold—money, time, talents—at His immediate disposal. |
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