March 20
“Thy King cometh unto thee … lowly, and riding … upon a colt, the foal of an ass” (Zech. 9:9).
At His fourth visit to Bethany the Lord planned to reveal His Kingship. He wanted His friends to understand this, and how they could enjoy the privileges of that Kingship, and paradoxically how to be humble and meek. Many believers only accept the Lord Jesus as their Saviour.
They want Him only to forgive their sins and eventually to take them to heaven. They do not understand the real longing of the Lord Jesus to make them His co-workers and partners, and that, for that purpose they have to be brought under His Kingship and Lordship constantly.
After many years of defeat and failure, they understand and give the right place to the Lord Jesus in their hearts as heavenly King. He has to be our King of our hearts, home and church, and His authority must be fully exercised in our midst constantly, individually, as a family, and as a Church. Though our Lord could have commanded any beast, even a lion to ride upon, He chose purposely a colt of an ass. Among all animals the colt of an ass is a very rebellious animal.
The colt of an ass will not allow anybody to ride on it and those who try to do so do not have an easy time, yet He chose an unbroken colt. When they brought this unbroken colt to Him, straightaway He sat on it and there was no kicking. It carried the Lord Jesus with great joy and obedience.
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Jesus Christ is Lord | March 19
March 19
“At the name of Jesus every Knee should bow… and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord” (Phil. 2:10,11).
The Lord Jesus represents the Head. Lazarus represents the power of resurrection. Thirdly,
there was food on the table, which speaks of the Word of God which we enjoy through our
fellowship with the Lord Jesus. Then there will be true growth, both personally and with the family. Fourthly, Martha was serving joyfully (John 12:2).
Mary was full of devotion and worship (v. 3). Before she had been so proud. Outwardly she
was humble, but inwardly she was proud. They now all acknowledge Jesus as their master,
Lord, Creator and Resurrection; and say “Thou art worthy of all worship!” When you see Him as King of Kings and Lord of Lords, honor Him as such.
There are five simple divine principles for a triumphant life, a happy home and a Living Church. Firstly, we must go to Him for everything and get His approval all our plans; secondly, we must seek the daily appropriation of the power of resurrection for all our needs and problems and trials; thirdly, we must have fellowship, and be subject to the Word of God; fourthly, there must be joyful service; and fifthly true devotion and worship with humility and gratitude. This five-fold secret is for a happy home, and a happy home fulfills the divine order. May our Lord give us this experience.