He was on His way to the grand finale. This was the mother of all assignments. Jesus was making His way to Jerusalem. He had already spoken about His death and all that would lead to it. But now he needed some vessels. He is always in the know; He knows where the vessels for the very next assignment are located. He was specific. You would find them, by the way, he said.

In waiting to hear how the Lord would have us ride today, judging by the pictures He painted on my mind, it was evident. The asses/colts were ready. They must have been specially taken care of by their owners. How else would they have qualified to carry the Master Himself? Jesus intimated to the special duties officers of the state in which the vehicles would be – they would be tied. They were brand new, never ridden by anyone. They would also have people overseeing them, and these people would undoubtedly query them.

The answer they were to give was simple: the Master needed them. The owners could not argue. The one who dwelt in them recognised the Masters’ authority and let them go. The disciples returned to Jesus with the vehicles, and Jesus was able to enter Jerusalem in pomp and pageantry.

My friend, please indulge me for a moment and let us transpose. Can we bring ourselves to believe that the last couple of days, or for some, the last couple of years, had been spent preparing us for this triumphant ride? Could we have been put on the waiting list or made to sit on the bench because we were on special duty? You see, some colts were used for less honourable assignments.

Is it possible that all that has been happening to you is to prepare you for when the Master wants to arrive in style? What would have been going through the ass’s mind when they were tied, and they would watch others go by them? Has life tied you down? Is anyone laying a claim on you now? When were the disciples told to untie the colts? What do you think they were thinking?

What would you think the disciples were doing when they were untying the asses, and their owners were querying? Did they even doubt their assignment at any time? What makes the ass owners yield so easily? I dare to answer this one, timing. The time was ripe! The answer I find very instructive. The Master was in need.

Is it possible that you are that colt? Know this, my beloved; you may have been wondering when the Lord will send for you. The time is now. Maybe your question is, for how long would I remain tied? The answer is until now! Who owned you until now? Would they ever find you useful? You bet! When will you be decorated? Now Jesus did arrive in style riding on the never before ridden colts.

May I offer a prayer for you: the Master will find you useful for His special assignment. May this be truly the time of your showing forth! May men sing your Master’s praise when they see Him riding you.