04/09/2022
As we prepare our hearts for Palm Sunday, take a moment to remember the donkey.
Today’s conversation was about donkeys. What is the first thing you think of when someone mentions a donkey? Several terms were mentioned in our virtual small group -stubborn, protector, mule, hardworking, funny noises. After reading 3 different Bible stories-Matthew 21:1-11, Zechariah 9:9-10 and Numbers 22:22-33, we realize that those personalities that sometimes are perceived as negative can really be gifts from God if we know when to apply them.
Look at the donkey in the story with Balaam. If the donkey had not been so stubborn, his rider surely would have perished. The donkey in the other two stories are the same donkey that was written in scripture as the animal worthy of bringing a King to town. And let us not forget the donkey that gave Mary a ride into Bethlehem the night Jesus was born
Think about it- when you think of the Bible and all of those chapters, being a donkey does not seem very significant, but just imagine if the donkey was not a part of the story. It would be so different. We are all like the donkey sometimes aren’t we? We sometimes feel like our parts in the story are not big enough or grand enough, but make no mistake-your role is so important even if you do not know the value of it yet.
I pray that you are surrounded with peace and love, knowing that YOU are important. YOU are valued. The story would not be the same without YOU.
Peace friends and remember that YOU are loved.