April 5, 2022
Tuesday’s Thoughts on Scripture comes from Luke 19:29-31: When [Jesus] had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, saying, "Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' just say this, 'The Lord needs it.’" (NRSV)
There is plenty about the events of Holy Week that seem odd or cause us to ponder. From Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, through his arrest, trial, crucifixion and his resurrection, there are so many questions - how did he endure, why was he betrayed by one of his own disciples, why did the people turn from shouting hosanna to crucify him in just one week, how did he rise again? These are only a few of the questions the week can bring, beginning with this scripture for Palm Sunday.
The idea that Jesus sent two of his disciples ahead of all this with the instruction to “borrow” a colt and the only collateral offered was that “The Lord needs it,” is certainly cause for head-scratching. Imagine being the owner of said colt. What?! The Lord needs it?! What Lord? For how long? Will I get paid? I mean, imagine going to a car lot and asking for the keys to a new car because “the Lord needs it” (imagine a grin on my face as I wonder about this).
Yet, all that is in motion is for a reason. Certainly the prophesy was that Messiah would enter Jerusalem on a colt. Was that enough for the owner of the colt to willingly let it go? Or is it just another of the seemingly amazing parts of the week?
Blessings. And prayers.
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