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It’s Good To Be Like A Donkey
“Rejoice, O people of
It’s interesting, according to Luke’s account, the Pharisees were
embarrassed by Jesus’ disciples. Afraid
of upsetting the Romans by their announcing, “ blessed be the King who comes
in the Name of the Lord”. They didn’t understand the message He was
bringing.
Read:
Matthew 21:1-11
( Mark 11:1-10;
Luke 19:29-38; John
12:12-16 )
Lessons
From The Donkey:
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Jesus had a plan for the donkey; He has a plan for each one of us
Jeremiah
29:11 we are in his thoughts
continually
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The donkey was chosen to fulfill His plan that day
John
15:16; Ephesians 2:10
He has ordained us to do His work
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They placed new garments upon the donkey
Isaiah 61:3; Galatians 3:27
We also receive new garments
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Because of the donkey’s service Jesus was more visible to the crowd.
When we humble ourselves, others will see more of Jesus.
Philippians
3:9,10 it’s not me who
should be exalted, but Christ !
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We must allow Jesus to be more visible in our lives
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When we humble ourselves and live our lives in service to the Lord, He
will be glorified. Others will want
to know more about Him.
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The people didn’t applaud the donkey-
they were cheering Jesus because the donkey, was bringing their
Salvation.
Like The
Donkey:
a)
he was tied up- many are
hooked, victims of a habit or lifestyle
b) he was untamed-
stubborn, rebellious in nature, not easily lead
c) he was outside the barn-
we are outside Christ, without hope
d) he was untied-
we also are “set free” by Jesus
e) he was brought to Jesus-
we also are brought to Him
f) he submitted to the will of
the Savior- we are lead in
service
g) he was used for God’s glory-
we also want be used by Him
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