Matt 21:1-3
As They Approached Jerusalem And Came To Bethphage On The Mount Of Olives, Jesus Sent Two Disciples, Saying To Them, "Go To The Village Ahead Of You, And At Once You Will Find A Donkey Tied There, With Her Colt By Her. Untie Them And Bring Them To Me. If Anyone Says Anything To You, Tell Him That The Lord Needs Them, And He Will Send Them Right Away."
It was a most ordinary day and a most ordinary donkey and colt. Jesus knew the exact location of the donkey and her colt. He also knew they were bound. Not only did He say untie them but, He also said He has need of them. He says if anyone queries about the same, tell them, the LORD needs them. Praise God!! This translates me to 2001 when I had an encounter with this Great God, Jesus Christ, which changed the trajectory of my life. It’s such an amazing grace that not only did He untie me but, He needs me. When there are multitudes of worthy people in this world, He still chose to call me forth to His kingdom. I, me, can you imagine?
Revelation 5:5 ( Amp) says, Look closely, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome and conquered! He can open the scroll and [break] its seven seals.
This means He can break any seal, any band, any knot in any area of our lives, any region, any nation, any people
Let’s take a visit to Gadarenes, we have all heard that the man was demon possessed, by a legion (around 6000), he was under the control of evil spirits, satan ruled him. He was a hopeless case but not for Jesus. Mark 5 says this man lived among the tombs, no one could bind him with a chain or shackle, he broke it apart, cut himself with stones, no one could subdue him. But when Jesus arrives, he ran and fell down before Him and called Him “O son of God”.
Eph 1:21 He is far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. Hallelujah!!
And, you know the rest of the story, the man was made whole, soul cleaned, set free. Jesus ensured that the demons are sent into the abyss.
The man who had demons, chains, in tombs, self-stoning, humiliation, forsaken, lonely, and suicidal torment now was at Peace.
He was all set to follow Jesus, but Jesus commanded him to “Go home”. I felt kind of sad for him. But, that was because His grace would shine bright in the dark places of the man’s home too and also he was asked to declare the works of God to others. God had now turned this mad man to a missionary, to set many such people free !! He could use him, while none wanted him.
Jesus, by shedding His blood on the cross for us, has broken the death grip of satan upon us and set us free from all slavery and sin. On accepting Him as our Lord and Saviour we are instantly translated from the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of Light. Whom the son sets free is free indeed!!! (John 8:36)
Loving heavenly Father, thank you for Jesus, who shed His precious blood for us and broke the powers of darkness from our lives. I pray that everyone who reads this is touched and invaded by the power of the Holy Spirit and that your light will shine in all dark areas of their lives, blessing them with an abundant life. In Jesus mighty name I pray! Amen!
Lalitha Menon