Donkeys are one of the
most often mentioned animals in the Bible. In ancient Europe, Asia and Africa,
donkeys were as common as cars are for us today. Even today, in the Middle East
you can see many donkeys in the countryside as well as on city streets.
1. A donkey served
Jesus, taking Him to Jerusalem.
Jesus
rode a donkey into the city on his last visit to Jerusalem. The beast of burden
bore Jesus who would, within, a few days, bear the burden of the world’s sins
on the cross.
2. Balaam had an
argument with his donkey.
A very interesting donkey is described in the Bible,
Numbers 22. When Balaam would not listen to what God said, God miraculously
gave Balaam’s donkey the gift of human speech. The donkey told Balaam what was
what. This becomes a fun little lesson for us today to keep listening to what
God has to say.
3. “Thy Word is a Lamp unto my feet and a light unto my
path.” Psalm 119:105
God’s word tells us what we are to do and not do. But
then, more importantly, it tells us what God has done for us: He sent Jesus to this earth and to the cross
to serve us. Jesus became our beast of burden, carrying our griefs and sorrows,
our sins and guilt. Because of all Jesus did, God forgives us and promises to lead
us all our days and into eternal life with Him.
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