The message of a colt
Luke 19:28-35
Introduction: The Lord uses many illustrations and
opportunities to speak to us. In our message today we are going to look at the
triumphal entry. As we celebrate it today we should know that with the Jews it
begins the celebration of the Passover. Historically the Passover marked the
anniversary of God’s redemption of the Hebrews from
I. The colt was redeemed (19:29-30)
According
to - (Exo 13:13) And every firstling of an ass thou shalt
redeem with a lamb; and if thou wilt not redeem it, then thou shalt break his
neck: and all the firstborn of man among thy children shalt thou redeem.
The Lord redeemed for Himself this colt
being the Lamb of God and knowing that in a few short days He would also be
redeeming for Himself all mankind.
It is important
for you and I to know that a donkey is an animal of peace in the Bible. While
kings, rulers and warriors rode in on their horse drawn chariots our Lord and
Savior rode in on an animal of peace. It is through Jesus that we have peace in times of
trouble, difficulty and turmoil. It is through Jesus we have peace with our
salvation and service.
II. The colt was released (19:33-34)
We also see the colt tied to post, this colt had life but not liberty. It was the Lord who requested this animal be untied and when not if they were asked just tell them I have need of it, Jesus said.
Just like that colt without Jesus we may have a life but we can never experience liberty. It is only through the Lord visiting us and calling us that we have liberty from the bondage of sin.
III. The colt was ruled
This newly redeemed and released animal was not let go to just take off and kick up his heels, living any way it chose. It was brought under the authority of the Lord Himself. For His use and service, the disciples placed their coats upon its back making a saddle for the Lord to sit upon. From there the colt’s function was to lift up the Lord and present Him to His people, high and lifted up.
Just like that colt you and I are redeemed and released to be ruled by the Lord. That may not be popular preaching today but it sure is true preaching today. Our salvation is not a license to live any way we want, it is a liberty to be entrusted to the Lord for His service.
Conclusion: This animal had a use and the Lord had it placed in its proper place, in its proper time for its proper use. You and I are no different. The Christian is redeemed by His blood, released by His mercy and ruled by His grace. If we are not willing to accommodate the Lords will for our life then we need to question our sincerity to His call for our salvation. Close as the Lord leads.