And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

 Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither.

 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.

 And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them.

 And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?

And they said, The Lord hath need of him.

Luke 19:29-34

As the preacher recounted the triumphant entry of Christ Sunday morning, a phrase began to capture me. Actually several phrases from this beautiful story in The Word.  It simply would not let me go. I began to talk to the Lord about it and ask Him for insight into His heart. “loose the colt…” seemed so benign yet something hidden we could glean from. “bring him hither.”  “The Lord is in need of them.” I thought it fascinating for in Matthew we see it states there is a donkey and a colt (a baby donkey). Does anyone but me find it amazing how Christ chose the baby donkey..the colt? One that had never been ridden it states…wouldn’t that mean it was surely an unbroken animal?… I mean when was the last time you tried to just hop up on a donkey…much less a baby one.  Also, in comparison to the other donkey, it was the younger of the two, a mere colt…the short legged…the smaller in stature. Don’t you imagine if we were the Lord, we would have chosen a stallion?  Isn’t it just like the Lord?  The least likely again…

He sent His disciples to “loose the colt” ….untie him….meaning he was tied up. (makes sure you do not miss the obvious here.) Let me ask you…”what has you tied up?” Because Christ is calling it to be untied. For He is in need of it. He is in need of YOU!

Is your potential tied up? Has your gifting been tied up? Has your destiny been tied up? Have you been bound in some way? Have you tied up yourself or has someone else tied you up? Either way, Christ calls now to  “loose the colts.” The body of Christ must release it’s people now. Untie them…BRING THEM HITHER!!

for the Lord has need of them….

Did Christ need that donkey? Of course not. But He chose that donkey…..a stubborn animal yet one ranchers and farmers know as protectors from scavengers such as coyotes. Perhaps you are a good protector of others…a shepherd….but you’ve been bound by tradition, bound by lies, and bound by what and who others think you should be. You’ve been tied up with all kinds of God given gifts and talents woven inside of you as He formed you….but Satan has slowly over the years….tied a nice little bow around you.  He has restricted you…He went to work the moment you were born.

Your normal has become one of being bound….you are unsure what freedom really is even like…but you’ve always known there was more. There has always been a deep stirring maybe even at a young age of purpose. You may not have known what to call it but it was always nagging at you. A hunger for more…a longing that was never at rest.

Also, let’s not miss that in the passage the Lord “sends His disciples” to loose the colt. Did He have to send his disciples? Of course not…the same voice that spoke the world into existence could certainly have untied the donkey Himself with a mere thought. But He chose to send His disciples..For those of us in church and ministry leadership. Those of us who have been graciously given a platform to speak of Christ…..He is sending us to “loose the colts.” Release those bound and let Christ show us how to “untie” them from all that hinders their purpose in the Kingdom. We must put our minds on the bigger picture. We must begin to multiply the Kingdom…multiply the disciples…multiply the workers. It will require us getting our hands dirty, untangling some knots for our brothers and sisters..and then bringing them to the Lord.

Look for the short legged..the unknown..the young or simply younger! Look for the stubborn…you know the one you would never choose if you were God?!? We will have to learn to cease looking for the noble and those with a lineage of perfection….you won’t find it.  Remember, Christ saw something in Paul….the very stubbornness and zealousness that murdered Christians is what Christ saw to be an asset for His Kingdom work when redirected by His Spirit!

Perhaps we have been trained to look for certain attributes, personalities,track records of success, seminary degrees, financial status, denominational alliances, personal likenesses, heritage, race, or gender. But God sees none of these….we are all made ONE in Christ at the cross. Oh no….His eye is on the orphan girl, the least of the clan, the overlooked in the fields tending the sheep. Be careful who you set your eyes on…..make sure you have the eyes of Christ…or you likely will choose wrongly and the Kingdom work will be stifled.

Go…..now….loose the colts….for the Lord has need of them..and when you find them tied up…bring them hither…Christ has a plan for them!

“Loose the Colt”

“Loose the colt” said the man
“For tell me the reason please?”
The Lord has sent a command
And now the Lord needeth thee.

Should the colt stay where it’s tied
Never God’s plan would be seen
So” loose” the colt dear man
For now the Lord needeth thee.

Go yonder for there is a colt!
That’s never been ridden you see
He’s waiting to be untied
For now the Lord needeth thee.

A colt that’s been set aside
Whose captured the eyes of the King
To bear up the name of The Christ
O’ now the Lord needeth thee.

Please “loosen the colts” Heaven rings!!!
They’ve waited for years so it seems
For chosen they are and redeemed
It is time the Lord needeth thee.

March 20, 2016

And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,

² Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me.

³ And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.

⁴ All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,

⁵ Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.

⁶ And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them…

P.S. donkeys have been historically used as working animals that bear heavy burdens…we must learn how to carry the weight of the gospel which includes being burden bearers for others..and it will require much labor…