Matthew 21:6-7 (ESV)
6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them.
7 They brought the donkey and the colt and put on them their cloaks, and he sat
on them.
Join me as we take a look at Palm Sunday from the view of
the Donkey that was there. Listen in with the help if a special translator.
Translator: Let’s listen in on the conversation of the Donkey
on the first Palm Sunday. He says he has
quite a tale to tell us.
Donkey: Haw He Haw
Translator: The donkey says, “Wow! What a day I’ve had
today!” (turning to donkey) Won’t you please tell us about it?
Donkey: Bray
Translator: The donkey says, It started when two strange
guys came and took me away. I’m a young
donkey and have never been away from home.
Donkey: He Haw
Translator: The donkey says, These guys led me outside
the city where I met a man who was different from any man I’ve ever met. He had
the kindest eyes I’ve ever seen. And they looked sad too.
By the way, do you have a name, Donkey?
Donkey: Bray
Translator: The donkey says we can call him Jake. Do you
have more to tell us?
Donkey: He Haw He
Translator: Jake says, the two strangers helped this kind
man to sit on my back. Nobody has ever ridden on my back before, so I started
to jump around and toss him right off. But this man was different. I felt
peaceful, and I just wanted to do whatever he wanted.
Donkey: Bray
Translator: Jake says, he headed me along the main road
into the city, and soon there were people everywhere. Everyone was shouting
“Hosanna” and “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” It was like
this guy was a king on the way to being crowned. I wondered if this could be
the Messiah?
Donkey: He Haw He
Translator: Jake says, Then it came to me… Messiah! Yes!
Didn’t I remember my mother telling me about something that happened to her
grandfather long ago? Mama said her mama told her about it. Jake thinks that a
donkey carried the Messiah’s mother to Bethlehem the very night he was born.
She said the donkey told about seeing the baby Jesus being born. And then there
were shepherds who came and told about angels on the hillside to tell them
about baby Jesus.
Donkey: Bray
Translator: Jake says, “Wow! He chose just a little
donkey like me to ride! But it couldn’t be, could it? I mean, I’m just a plain
ole donkey. Shouldn’t a king be riding a great stallion?”
Donkey: Haw He Haw He
Translator: Jake says we should pray… Our Heavenly
Father, we thank you for coming to us and for showing us your love. Bless these
children and draw them closer to you every day.
Donkey: Bray
Translator: Jake says we can praise Jesus just like the
people did on the road to Jerusalem. Let’s shout “Hosanna” and praise Jesus
too!
We can praise God every day not just on Palm Sunday.
Dear Lord, we thank You and praise You for all You have
done for us. Thanks for being our king. In The Name of Jesus, Amen.
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