In Matthew 21, Jesus nears Jerusalem as He embarks on His final week of life during His first advent. He is moving towards the cross with determined steps and everything is unfolding just as He and His Father had planned before anything, including time itself, ever came into being. For His triumphal entry, his coronation, Jesus does not choose a might army and great horses. He chooses two disciples, a donkey and her colt.
Verse 4 tells us that He did this on purpose in order to fulfill the prophecy made by Zechariah 580 years earlier. Think about this. Jesus made sure that He came into town at exactly this time and sent two disciples to exactly the right spot where he had the exact animals that were promised waiting just for Him.
This is how God works! We don't know which disciples Jesus sent, but they played an important role in bringing these animals to the Master. And, no one may ever know your name, but, if you are a child of God, you play an important role in the development of His kingdom. He is sovereign and directs absolutely everything. And, in that direction, He also allows us to participate in His plan!
Think about this for a minute. We, who have lived in rebellion to God for our entire existence, are not only forgiven of our sin and adopted into His family, but we are also His chosen vessels to build His kingdom. No matter what abilities you think you do or do not have, if God is able to use two unnamed disciples and a donkey, He is able to use you! God does not make mistakes. When He saved you and left you here on earth, He also equipped you to be able to love Him and love others. What God wants from you is not some exceptional show of talent. What God wants from you is faithfulness to pursue Him with all your heart and to serve others as He has served you.
You may feel that you don't have what it takes. But the donkey and her colt are in this story to tell you that you don't need much. Just be willing to be used by God for His purposes and He will do the rest.
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