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March 29th 2026

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When they neared Jerusalem, having arrived at Bethphage on Mount Olives, Jesus sent two disciples with these instructions: “Go over to the village across from you. You’ll find a donkey tethered there, her colt with her. Untie her and bring them to me. If anyone asks what you’re doing, say, ‘The Master needs them!’ He will send them with you.” —Matthew 21:1-3 (MSG)

The Mount of Olives is a hill a little less than half a mile from Jerusalem (a Sabbath day’s journey). According to Zechariah 14:4, the Messiah would appear on the Mount of Olives, which would be split in half, forming a great valley. It is here that Jesus’ “triumphal entry” was staged.
From the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of His disciples to procure an appropriate animal. Detail is given about the procuring of this donkey.
This was to fulfill prophecy. Matthew was written with a heavy emphasis on Jesus and His activity being directly connected to prophetic scripture. Thus, by this deed, Jesus is declaring Himself as Messiah.
Jesus’ exact knowledge of the animals’ location and of the response of the owners indicates that He was completely aware of and in control of His environment. The fact that the animal Jesus rode on had never been ridden was an indicator of His deity (Numbers 19:2; Deuteronomy 21:3).
The fact that the disciples did not first ask to use the two animals, but only explained their right to take them, indicates our Lord’s right to make use of anything we own. Once they explained who Jesus was, and then asked for the use of the animal, they got it. The way in which the animals were obtained was a statement by our Lord of His authority.
Note that Jesus’ authority was not exercised by Him directly, but through His disciples. Disciples must believe that Jesus is Lord and He has chosen to lay claim on the possessions of humanity. He has chosen to carry out His earthly work, not by supernaturally creating the means, but by laying claim on those means that He has placed in our hands. Our willingness to release our possessions to Him is a testimony to His Lordship.

PRAYER: Lord, on this Palm Sunday, we thank You that when Jesus makes an entrance into our lives, we are not the same. As we enter Holy Week, we affirm our decision to embrace Him not just as Savior, but as Lord. All we are and all we have are at His disposal. Use us in Your service. It is in His name that we pray. AMEN!

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