Jesus

October 12

Luke 19:28-44, Matthew 21:1-7

“The Lord needs it”

On their way to Jerusalem, where Jesus and His disciples were headed, they came to the village of Bethpage. Jesus sent two of the disciples on ahead, saying, “Go to the village over there and you will find a donkey tied up with her colt next to her. Untie them and bring them to Me. If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will let you take them.”

The two disciples went and did what Jesus told them. They fetched the donkey and the colt and threw their cloaks over them for Jesus to ride on.

Should I allow others to use my things?

Someone leans over and taps you on the shoulder. “Could I use your pencil for a minute?” After school, someone wants to borrow one of your books to take home. That afternoon, a friend wants to know whether he can borrow your bike to go for a ride.

If someone wanted to borrow something from you and you were to follow the example of the man who owned the donkey, how would you know whether to say yes or no?

We may want to do the right thing by being kind and helpful, yet we also need to be responsible about lending things to others.

For a start, there are some things that are personal—like your toothbrush. Don’t let others use your personal things!

There are certain things that are valuable, which you should not lend to others without first checking with your mom or dad.

But there are things you can let others use in order to help them out. Remember; sharing builds friendships.

The Lord does not want us to selfishly hold onto everything we own, but rather, share whatever we can with others.

Verse for today

Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. Matthew 5:42