The Lord Will Send Him Back

(The following thoughts were written by Leroy Wood who, at the time, was superintendent of Southern Christian Children’s Home. It dates back several years but I look at it from time to time and thought I would share it with you as we begin our consideration of our budget for next year - tl)

The Lord Will Send Him Back
(Leroy Wood)

“One of the intriguing ways of Jesus is demonstrated in Mark 11:1-4. He needed a colt which no one had sat upon before, and He sent His disciples to get it. When the disciples approached the owner he didn’t ask any questions; he let them have it. He may have been a disciple of Jesus, or maybe he had heard of His wonderful work and thus didn’t question the request. Jesus said, ‘I will send him back immediately.’ (Moffat’s Version)

“Let’s look at this and see what lessons we can find for ourselves. The Lord always has use for temporal things. He needed this colt to fulfill an Old Testament prophecy (Zechariah 9:9). He once needed a bucket and a rope for a drink of water (John 4:6.) Once He needed a pulpit and used a boat for this purpose (Luke 5:1-3). For the Last Supper, He needed a large upper room (Mark 14:15). He needed a rich man’s tomb for a burial place (Isaiah 5:39).

“The Lord still has need for material things, and He has the right to what He requests. We belong to Him (I Corinthians 6:19, 20). He has given us good gifts (James 1:17). He is the captain of our salvation and we are the soldiers of His army (Hebrews 2:10; 2 Timothy 3:4).

“THE LORD WILL SEND HIM BACK! When He asked for literal water, He said He would give living water (John 4:10). For the use of Peter’s boat he gave a multitude of fishes (Luke 5:6). For the use of the upper room He made it a remembered spot. For the use of the tomb He gave the hope of resurrection!

“He pays a hundred-fold (Matthew 19:29). When He asks for your life, as He does, He offers you eternal life in return. For liberality He promises abundance (2 Corinthians 9:6,7). For service He promises complete satisfaction and eternal rest. No wonder Paul broke forth with the praise of Jesus, ‘Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift!’ (2 Corinthians 9:15).

“The Lord always keeps His promise. May our prayer be, ‘Lord help us to live a life that is completely in harmony with your way and your will. In Jesus’ name, Amen.’”

See you when the saints meet, Lord willing.

Love, Tony