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What Do I Have That He Needs?

October 21, 2013 by Tracey 3 Comments

Donkey In The Meadow
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“And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.” ~Matthew 21:3

I’m guessing it’s not my donkey that the Lord needs.

As Matthew 21 begins, Jesus sends two of His disciples into a nearby village to locate a donkey and its colt and bring them back to Him.  If they’re questioned about taking the animals, their answer is to be that the Lord needs them.

What might I have that the Lord needs?  Admittedly, the God of the universe doesn’t “need” anything from me, but there are things I have that He can use if I will let Him.

Maybe He requires my service in a particular ministry, either at church or in the community. Could it be extra time reading my Bible, more moments of just being still before Him?  Perhaps it’s a talent I have that I’ve not been using.  Could it be releasing my expectations for what life holds for my children?  Or is it a possession or habit that I’m unwilling to give up?  Only His Holy Spirit can reveal what God wants from me.

The second question I have to ask myself is whether or not I willingly give it up.  It says that the man with the donkey will straightway – as in immediately – send it.  If I have something God can use, may I offer it to Him without a fight.

Ultimately, the donkey was used to glorify Christ as He rode the animal into Jerusalem before the multitudes who were crying “Hosanna.”  So, if I will let God use all of me, it will bring glory to Him.

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Comments

  1. Nikki says

    October 21, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    What am I holding onto too tightly? He can take it away regardless of my willingness (or lack thereof). Great insight!

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  2. Sues says

    October 22, 2013 at 3:14 am

    "may I offer it to Him without a fight…"
    Convicted.

    Reply
  3. aurie good says

    October 28, 2013 at 12:14 am

    Hmm…I often struggle and feel that I can't have anything He needs from me, which is so incorrect! Thank you for the reminder that we all have something to give!

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