Luke 19:31-34
Who among us likes to think about death and dying? How many of us neglect writing a will or planning our funeral? Many people who do take responsibility for what happens when they die, simply want to protect those they love from being burdened after they are gone.
Jesus knew that after His death, the people He loved would no longer be burdened. No longer would there be a need for blood sacrifices. The penalty of sin would be removed. He was aware that His death on the cross was God’s will, and so as the time of His death approached, Jesus prepared all that was needed.
If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say,
‘The Lord needs it.’”Those who were sent ahead went and found it just as he had told them.
As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them,
“Why are you untying the colt?”
They replied, “The Lord needs it.”
Because Jesus is omnipotent, He had the power to make the donkey’s owners permit the disciples to take the animal. and could even prod the donkey to obey! Because Jesus is omniscient, He knew everything that was going to happen. He anticipated the conversation telling those who were sent to say, “The Lord needs it.”
Jesus is omnipresent. He remains with us because of His death and resurrection. He sits on the right hand of God. Because He loves us, He intercedes on our behalf. Jesus predicted His death, taking care of those He left behind, knowing that He will return again.! Amen.
