COME RIDE WITH JESUS
MATTHEW 21:1-11
Matt 21:1-11
21 As Jesus and the disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the town of Bethphage on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead. 2 "Go into the village over there," he said. "As soon as you enter it, you will see a donkey tied there, with its colt beside it. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone asks what you are doing, just say, 'The Lord needs them,' and he will immediately let you take them."
4 This took place to fulfill the prophecy that said, (Zach 9:9).
5 "Tell the people of Israel,'Look, your King is coming to you.
He is humble, riding on a donkey—riding on a donkey's colt.'"
6 The two disciples did as Jesus commanded. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt to him and threw their garments over the colt, and he sat on it.
8 Most of the crowd spread their garments on the road ahead of him, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 Jesus was in the center of the procession, and the people all around him were shouting,
"Praise God for the Son of David! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Praise God in highest heaven!"
10 The entire city of Jerusalem was in an uproar as he entered. "Who is this?" they asked.
11 And the crowds replied, "It's Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee."
Holy Bible, New Living Translation
READ THE BIBLE WITH A VIEW OF THE GLORY OF GOD
When we read the Bible we can see the glory of God exemplified in everyday circumstances. His character is always in plain view for us to see and learn. The final week of Jesus' life is known as the Holy Week, which began on Sunday. Notice Sunday was the day Jesus arose from the dead
ALL THE DETAILS OF GOD’S PLAN INCLUDES YOU
On Sunday, Jesus sent His disciple to Bethphage to get a donkey and a colt to be brought to Him. This was in fulfillment of the prophecy by;
Zachariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy king cometh unto thee; he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, even upon a colt the foal of an ass.
From book to book the Word of God confirms it’s truths. The prophecy of Zachariah was penned 500 years before the birth of Jesus. All events of our lives have been planned out by our Lord and Savior.
THE LORD SCHEDULES ALL EVENTS CONCERNING YOU
Matt 21:1-2
Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying unto them, Go into the village that is over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose (them), and bring (them) unto me.
At Jesus' command the chosen disciple acted immediately. They did not give excuses, consider their own agenda, they acted at the Lord's word.
Jesus did not identify the two. Some work we are called to do we will not get any recognition from man. It is still important work. Sometimes we play supporting roles in the ministry. Jesus didn’t give the disciples all the information about their trip, but enough to know what to do. They didn’t know why Jesus wanted the colt or how He would use it.
THE LORD HAS NEED OF YOU
Matt 21:3 And if any one say aught unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them. 4 Now this is come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
Jesus did not identify the owner of the donkey and her colt, He did not tell the disciples what the colt would be tied up at the entry way to the village.
He did tell us He had need of the doney and her colt.
The Lord’s needs should always outweigh any need we have. The Lord’s need will benefit us more than any need of ours. We are not designed to know all the thoughts of God, are expected to be obedient to His call
The Lord knew in advance that the donkey and her colt would be available for’His use. The owner of the donkey remains unknown but he was gracious enough to allow the Savior to use what he had. He was blessed with the donkey and a new colt and perhaps satisfied to see their use.
Jesus could have gone and got the colt, or had the colt tied up on the Mount of Olives. He chose to partner with us in the ministry, He chose to develop our relationship with Him through service.
“Not the maker of plans and promises, but rather the one who offers faithful service in small matters. This is the person who is most likely to achieve what is good and lasting.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
You and I should wait expecting the Lord to use what he blessed us with.
If we are available to God, He uses us in His service in His time. The two disciples chosen by Jesus went immediately and found the donkey and her colt just as Jesus said. If Jesus tell us to do something, you can believe He
Has provided the means to make it successful.
MAKE JESUS COMFORTABLE IN YOU
Matthew 21:6 The two disciples did as Jesus commanded. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt to him and threw their garments over the colt, and he sat on it.
Consider the example Jesus gives. The disciple placed their garment on the colt for Jesus to sat on. You and I ought to make Jesus comfortable in our homes and in our lives, He should have the best place in our hearts. We should set Jesus high so we can set at his feet. It is better to walk with, ride with and be led by Jesus than the world. He shows us who He is by what He does for us.
Zechariah 9:9, 500 years earlier gave all the details of Jesus arrival as King in Jerusalem
He would arrive as King
The children would rejoice
He would be just
He would be empowered with salvation
He would come humbly
He would be riding on the foal of a donkey
The mount of Olive was set on a hill overlooking Jerusalem. It was the place Jesus often went to spend the night after teaching near Jerusalem. The road from Bethany to Jerusalem laid over the Mount. He visited Mount Olives 3 times during His last week on earth. Mount Olives was the launching point of Jesus' descent into Jerusalem as king. Mount Olives was His palace
Jesus often withdrew from the crowd and went alone to the mount to pray and communicate with Father. All believers need some quiet time with the Father to be refreshed, strengthened and gain new insights to His will.
THE KING’S RIDE INTO JERUSALEM
From the Mount of Olives, Jesus rode the colt into Jerusalem. The colt had never been ridden. I suggest that the colt was the first fruit of the donkey saved for Jesus the first fruit of the Gospel. Worldly kings rode on horses
Followed by a well trained and well equipped army. They came proud and uplifted. The world kings come without love or compassion for their subjects.
Jesus the king of kings came humbly followed by the poor and the lowly of heart. He came with love and compassion for all who would follow Him.
The disciple laid their coats on the colt for Jesus to ride on, The crowd
Laid their coat on the ground and branches the cult from trees for Jesus to
Ride over.
It was a time of great excitement because they had claimed Jesus as the king Of Israel. They voiced their claim fo all to hear
Matt 21:9
"Praise God for the Son of David!
Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
Praise God in highest heaven!" New Living Translation
When you get excited about the Lord, it inspires the excitement of others
Matt 21:10 The entire city of Jerusalem was in an uproar as he entered.
He is our spiritual King, not a worldly king. His palace is in heaven not on earth. His power is not limited but unlimited.
A TRIUMPHAL RIDE TO THE HOLY CITY
It was the climax to Jesus 3 ½ year ministry on earth
It was the fulfillment of all the Old Testament prophecies and commandments.
It brought to an end the judgement of the law.
It was the end of the tudor(the law) and the beginning of the teacher for all times (Jesus)
It was unending Grace and Mercy being implemented for all times
It brought Joy to the world and peace on earth
It was salvation being offered to all who would believe in Jesus
It was the one time payment for all sins for all times, establishing peace with the Father
It was a ride that put an end to the devils reign over God’s people
It was the ride with the king that we all take.
B. IT WAS A KINGS RIDE
It was ride that claimed Jesus as king of kings and Lord of lords
It was a servants ride
It was a humbling ride
It was a sacrificial ride
It was a powerful ride No one took His Life, He had the power to lay it down and the power to pick it back up again
It was a rich ride. All the riches of the world belong to Him
It was a ride of adoption
It was a purposeful ride. Established the Church of Jesus Christ
It was an eternal ride
C. IT WAS A PRACTICAL APPLICATION RIDE
Jesus practice what he taught
Jesus lived the word he taught
Jesus was the Word of God in action
D. IT WAS A GLORIOUS RIDE
Jesus glory was proclaimed by the common people in the face of His enemies
Crowd came and praise His Name
The crowd gave Him the highest prairie
The crowd recognized Jesus as the long awaited Messiah
E. IT WAS A LIFE CHANGING RIDE
Old lives were made new in Christ Jesus
Harden heart hearts were soften
The intolerant became tolerant
True love became the trademark for believers
Spiritual Gifts given to all believers
Believers known by the fruits of the Spirit
Power to change lives given to believers
WHEN YOU PRAISE GOD THE DEVIL RISES IN OPPOSITION
Luke 19:39 And some of the Pharisees from the multitude said unto him, Teacher, rebuke thy disciples. 40 And he answered and said, I tell you that, if these shall hold their peace, their stones will cry out.
It was a joyful, celebratory ride into the Holy City. The disciples knew the
Prophecy. They were expecting Jesus to be their King, The haters of Jesus were in the crowd to destroy the excitement.
The Pharisees knew the power and authority of Jesus over the crowd, so they asked Jesus to tell the disciples to shut up. They were afraid of the crowd,
But Jesus who made the stone had control of the stones which had no mouth to speak, no brain to form words said if the people are silent the’
Stones would make the same praise.
Jesus will not be denied praise. It is gratefulness that drives us to praise God. You can’t make us shut up when we know what He has done for us, the world can’t do.
DON’T GRIEVE THE LORD WITH UNBELIEF
Luke 19:41 And when he drew nigh, he saw the city and wept over it,
Jesus was grieved as He look at the crowd. He knew their praise was not genuine. In a short while they would reject him under the peer pressure of the ruling religious folk.
JESUS WEEPS
When we fail to believe that He is
When we fail to proclaim His Name
When we fail to trust His Words
When we fail to trust Him
When we fail to take everything to Him in prayer
When we fail to praise Him
NEVER LEAVE HOME WITH JESUS
