Mark 11:3-6 And if any man say to you, Why do you this? say you that the Lord has need of him; and straightway he will send him here. The two disciples, without any questioning, proceeded upon their Master's mission. I. THE PRINCIPLE WE HAVE STATED APPLIES TO ALL NEW UNDERTAKINGS IN WHICH WE ENGAGE AS SERVANTS OF OUR SAVIOUR, ACTING UNDER HIS DIRECTION. It was a new thing He asked them to do when He sent them to bring to Him the colt. Our Lord often asks us to do unlikely and unexpected things. God told Moses to go to Egypt. God asked Jonah to do a new thing. If God asks us to take a new departure, His hand will guide us. II. THE PRINCIPLE ILLUSTRATED HERE APPLIES TO UNDERTAKINGS WHICH ARE DIFFICULT AND MYSTERIOUS, TO WHICH OUR LORD CALLS US. What right had they to the colt? There was a touch of mystery — why such a beast of burden? God often calls His people to difficult and mysterious duties. Try to do it and all is well ordered. III. THE PRINCIPLE HERE ILLUSTRATED APPLIES TO ALL UNDERTAKINGS IN WHICH CHRIST'S SERVANTS ENGAGE DIRECTLY FOR HIS SAKE. "The Lord hath need of him." (A. Scott.) Parallel Verses KJV: And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither. |
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