March 24
“Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord” (Mark 11:9).
This forth entry of our Lord Jesus into Jerusalem from Bethany was on a colt and showed that
He was entering as a King. First of all, we have to enthrone Him as King in our hearts, then
in the family and lastly in the Church. Then only can we go with boldness and authority to
preach the Gospel because we have the heavenly King enthroned within us.
Only when we give the Gospel with full authority and purity and in all humility can there be
any results. We see in Mark 11:8 what great joy began from Bethany and continued into
Jerusalem.
Though Bethany was a small village joy came from that place. It is with a small remnant that
the Lord will accomplish His purposes these days. Though we are few in number God can do
great things through us if we keep humble and obedient. There should be wholehearted and
implicit obedience without questioning. Do what He commands you to do. We find that when
certain of them nearby asked the disciples what they were doing (Mark 11:4) loosing the colt,
they replied that Jesus wanted it, so they let it go. So whatever the Lord demands of you give
it quickly and willingly and joyfully and you will find the secret of His power for a triumphant
life, a happy home and a living Church.