Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King

Note the specifics…

Mark 11:1-11
1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 3 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.’”

4 They went and found a colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. As they untied it, 5 some people standing there asked, “What are you doing, untying that colt?” 6 They answered as Jesus had told them to, and the people let them go. 7 When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. 8 Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. 9 Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted,

“Hosanna![a]”
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”[b]
10 “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!”
“Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
11 Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple courts. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the Twelve.

As I feel that I have been called into ministry, I find myself trying to figure out where He is calling me into ministry specifically. I imagine lots of things, from leaving my current job as coach and teacher, to my be “applying” for ministry positions around the world. However, the more I read His words in the Bible, and the more He begins to take possession of my heart,  the more I realize that He is in control.

I am exactly where He wants me to be right now. This is it. A place where I can learn and grow in life and in spirit. An “uncomfotable” and sometimes very painful place growth. I am in a state of growth, and just like my mother soothed my legs through my growing pains, His word is here to comfort me and get me through.

I now know that His call to me will be the most clear call that I have ever heard. His plan for my life will be the most amazingly perfect and orchestrated plan to ever take shape.  It will be flawless. And as in this passage Jesus was welcomed with Raya treatement, all this who are called and chosen will be greeted in the same way in Heaven.

It is at that time that I hope and pray that God will gaze upon me and say, “Well done my faithful son.” #JesusSaves

Amen. Maranatha.
DK